These replaced 8-year-old Michelin Defenders on my 2001 Saturn Sl. The michelins were old, probably hard, and getting to the wear bars. I don't know how long they lasted on the car because they were on the car when I bought it 2 years ago. The Achilles are much quieter on the highway, have about the same traction as the Michelins on dry roads, and light rain roads, even when I push it. A mixture of City driving, tight mountain roads, and fairly high speed twisty Mountain highway. I've only got about a thousand miles on them so I can't speak to longevity. I have also not driven them through heavy rains, where the old Michelins were hydroplaning from wear. I'm hoping the Achilles will handle the heavy rains. The tread looks similar to the Defenders, and I see no reason why they shouldn't shed water well. We shall see.

I wasn't sure what to expect. I had never heard of the Achilles brand before, but these tires are amazing. They are so quiet and so smooth.

would recommend

VERY QUIET COMFY TIRE. ONLY HAD ON BRIEFLY BUT SO FAR NO SIGNS OF HARD WEAR IN 3000 MLES

Bought these, theyre cheap but they dont have any issues so far and seem be a pretty good made tire

I am a mechanic and needed some tires for my Honda when my Kuhmo tires had uneven wear. I was originally gonna purchase Falken or Toyo tires, but I have heard of Achilles in the past and decided to give them a try. After about 3,000 miles, they are holding up well. This tire will not wow you unless it's with the price. It's good in dry and wet, and decent in the snow. Great tire if you are lacking funds for more expensive tires and need to get by for about 2 years.

Nice quiet ride Midwest driving not as good in heavy rain or snow .