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Toyo NanoEnergy 2 review

The Toyo NanoEnergy 2 receives highly polarized feedback, with users generally divided between those who appreciate its comfort and those who find its wet-weather performance dangerously inadequate. While some drivers report satisfactory dry-road handling and ride quality, a significant portion of the user base highlights poor traction and premature ABS intervention in wet conditions.

Relative score
60/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
60/100
5 reviews
Toyo NanoEnergy 2
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

60%
Would buy again 48%
Dry
Overall dry
68%
Corner stability
73%
Dry traction
77%
Steering response
83%
Wet
Overall wet
44%
Wet traction
53%
Comfort
Overall comfort
64%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
68%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Toyo NanoEnergy 2 receives highly polarized feedback, with users generally divided between those who appreciate its comfort and those who find its wet-weather performance dangerously inadequate. While some drivers report satisfactory dry-road handling and ride quality, a significant portion of the user base highlights poor traction and premature ABS intervention in wet conditions.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort
  • Satisfactory dry-road grip for casual driving
  • Low noise levels
  • Good tread wear longevity

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction and braking performance
  • Tendency to squeal during cornering
  • Inconsistent handling compared to premium factory-fitted alternatives
  • Lack of driver confidence in adverse conditions

Worth knowing

  • Users suggest the tire is best suited for small passenger cars rather than vehicles requiring high-performance handling.
  • Owners of compact hatchbacks, such as the Fiat Stilo, reported significant dissatisfaction with the tire's grip levels compared to original equipment tires.
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