Nankang Sportnex AS2+ review
The Nankang Sportnex AS2+ is a polarizing budget-friendly tire that offers impressive dry and wet grip for the price, provided the tires are properly warmed up. While many users praise its value and performance, a significant portion of the user base reports concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent wet-weather confidence, suggesting it may not be suited for high-torque or heavy vehicles.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
68%By road tests
71%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nankang Sportnex AS2+ is a polarizing budget-friendly tire that offers impressive dry and wet grip for the price, provided the tires are properly warmed up. While many users praise its value and performance, a significant portion of the user base reports concerns regarding rapid tread wear and inconsistent wet-weather confidence, suggesting it may not be suited for high-torque or heavy vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry-weather handling and steering feedback
- Competitive wet-weather performance when tires are at optimal operating temperature
- Generally comfortable and quiet ride quality
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by a significant number of users
- Inconsistent grip levels, particularly when tires are cold
- Noticeable performance drop-off in heavy rain for some drivers
- Harsh ride characteristics on certain low-profile fitments
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles, such as SUVs and large sedans, frequently report premature tread wear and a lack of confidence in wet conditions.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Focus ST, Audi S-series) often find the tire lacks the necessary bite for spirited driving compared to dedicated premium performance tires.
- Low-profile fitments are noted for providing excellent steering feedback but can result in a noticeably harsh ride quality.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 |
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Price | 1st of 8 |
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 12th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 13 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
37th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 34th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 36th of 45 |
2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
14th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 15th of 16 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Noise | 16th of 16 |