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Nankang Eco 2

Touring Summer

Replaced by the Nankang Eco 2+

The Nankang Eco 2 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 43% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated March 2017.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 36,012miles driven
  • 1sizes available
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Size Range

205Width40Profile17Rim84WLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes225/45 R18225/45 R17205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nankang Eco 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nankang Eco 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
Has the Nankang Eco 2 been replaced?
The Nankang Eco 2 has been replaced by the Nankang Eco 2+.
What sizes does the Nankang Eco 2 come in?
The Nankang Eco 2 is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 205/40 R17.
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Nankang Eco 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Nankang Eco 2 averages 43%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 5.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 2.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 43%
  • Dry Grip 58%
  • Wet Grip 53%
  • Comfort 53%
  • Road Feedback 50%
  • Handling 35%
  • Wear 23%

All 4 Nankang Eco 2 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
47%
Member
One of the worst tires I have ever had.
Bought them brand new, with a fresh DOT.
Everyday road was 70% highway (100 km/h) and the rest 30% was city traffic.
Front wheel drive car (VW Passat B5), after 18000km front tires had 2mm wear left on them.

I will never buy them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 701
14%
Member
Had these on my car for 2 days it felt like I was driving on plastic and the tires tore up like nothing by far the WORST tyer I have ever had on my car would not touch this whole brand ever again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 1
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 707
50%
Member
  • Rover 75
  • 225/45 R18 W
  • 18,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Following on from my earlier post, these tires have now done about 18,000 miles, and I am afraid it shows. The fronts are worn more than the rears, but still nowhere near the legal limit. However, grip on damp surfaces has dropped dramatically, leading to speculation that they may be constructed with a firm base compound, overlaid with a softer and grippier outer skin. When that is gone the grip drops off.
In the battle to get lasting wet grip (in particular) while being at the right price, I will have to look elsewhere. Kumho KU39 maybe?
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 635

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77%
Member
  • Rover 75
  • 225/45 R18 W
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Spirited
For a fraction of the price of the big names, this is right up there with the best. Wet grip and dry grip leave nothing to be desired. i had my doubts when buying, but I have been very pleasantly surprised. The compound is certainly not hard, so much so that even a late snowfall was dismissed almost entirely, and wet grip inspires confidence when you need it most.
I find there are just two downsides to this tire:
1) A lack of sidwall protection for the rim - even car wash guide rails can wreck a three-week old wheel - Thanks Morrisons! (and I am NOT impressed that you refused compensation.)
2) The tire runs quiet by generating very little noise itself, BUT if the road surface is rough you hear every ripple and pebble. Fine on a road-racer, but not welcome on an executive express.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 711
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