Nankang Winter Activa SV 4 review
The Nankang Winter Activa SV 4 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive performance in cold, dry, and snowy conditions. While users consistently praise its comfort and cost-effectiveness, some report inconsistent traction in specific damp or wet road scenarios.
Owners rate it 21.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
83%By road tests
61.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nankang Winter Activa SV 4 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers impressive performance in cold, dry, and snowy conditions. While users consistently praise its comfort and cost-effectiveness, some report inconsistent traction in specific damp or wet road scenarios.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong grip and handling in cold and snowy conditions
- Low noise levels compared to competitors
- Good tread longevity
Cons
- Occasional loss of traction in damp conditions
- Limited long-term data on total tread life
- Performance consistency can vary in wet cornering
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire maintains a high level of comfort comparable to premium summer tires in cold temperatures.
- The tire is frequently selected by drivers requiring specific speed ratings (V-rated) for legal compliance.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
40th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 39th of 51 |
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
22nd of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 12th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 26th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 29th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 29th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 31 | |
| Noise | 13th of 31 | |
| Wear | 31st of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 30th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 31st of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 24th of 31 |