Nankang Econex NA1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

14th

Worst Result

Performance Over Time

Test History

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Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

As we've seen in other tests, the Nankang Econex NA-1 objectively performed well, for the price point it had good grip in grip tests, and had good aquaplaning resistance and low noise, however subj...

Strong:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Circle

Weak:
Subj. Comfort

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Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Nankang Econex NA1 was next up, considerably better than the Doublecoin but perhaps not a tire that could be classified as great as it had long braking distances in the dry and wet, poor aquapl...

Strong:
Price

Weak:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2015 Test World Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Nankang Econex NA-1 have long braking distances and a very weak lateral grip on wet surfaces. Sharp manoeuvres are unlikely to succeed because the tires can dramatically lose contact with the...

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