Winter tire Winter High Performance tires Updated September 2026

Nankang SV3 review

Name: Nankang SV3
Brand: Nankang

The Nankang SV3 is widely regarded as a high-value budget winter tire that delivers performance exceeding its price point. Users consistently report reliable grip in snow, mud, and wet conditions, making it a compelling alternative to premium brands for cost-conscious drivers.

Relative score

77/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

80/100

4 reviews

Road tests

57/100

3 published tests

Owners rate it 22.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

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Scores

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

80%

Would buy again 95%

Dry

Overall dry

90%

Corner stability

77%

Dry traction

90%

Steering response

57%

Wet

Overall wet

75%

Wet traction

73%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

85%

Ice

60%

Comfort

Overall comfort

88%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

75%

Handling

Overall handling

75%

By road tests

57.2%

Wet

54.1%

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

75%

Dry Handling

75%

Subj. Dry Handling

75%

Wet Braking

41.7%

Wet Handling

41.7%

Straight Aquaplaning

41.7%

Curved Aquaplaning

41.7%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

41.7%

Snow Braking

33.3%

Snow Handling

33.3%

Snow Traction

33.3%

Ice Braking

91.7%

Ice Handling

91.7%

Inside Noise level

75%

Outside Noise

75%

Rolling Resistance

41.7%

Wear

91.7%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Exceptional value for money
Strong traction in snow and mud
Reliable wet weather performance
Commendable tread longevity

Cons

Noticeable road noise
Wet grip is good but not class-leading
Limited availability of reviews for larger rim sizes

Worth knowing

High-powered SUV owners report that the tire handles significant horsepower effectively in adverse weather conditions.
The tire demonstrates durability even under aggressive driving styles and heavy-duty usage.

Test results

3 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

35th of 54

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	35th of 54

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

34th of 56

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	34th of 56

2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14

12th of 12

Discipline	Placement	Field position