The Nankang NS2 is most often praised for dry grip and value, with 90 favorable dry-grip comments against 13 critical ones. Overall, 90 of 197 written reviews are positive, with an average score of 63.7%. Wet grip is the main concern, criticised in 63 comments, roughly a third of reviews, although 46 are favorable. Noise also draws more criticism than praise, with 37 complaints, around one in five reviews, against 18 positive comments. Tread-life feedback leans positive, but later-life accounts include both long service and short wear. Several repeat reviewers became less satisfied over time, while others remained steady or improved their scores, so deterioration is not universal.
What owners mention most counted across 194 reviews
This is the rear tire with about 80% life left. The manufacturing date is 2010 but I rarely use the car so only 20% treadwear. At 100km/hour, the rear tire burst on a straightaway. No signs of road hazard etc. Good thing our was the rear or I could have met grave accident. Replaced all remaining 3 after that.
Can't complain for the price I paid. Especially in this size. I would buy them again. I was surprised how long they lasted
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205/50 R15 V
I bought this tire because I needed a cheap replacement for my previous Pilot Exalto 2.
I usually trash the car on twisty roads so tires are submitted to a torture test.
Grip on wet roads is precarious, really dangerous tire, understeer paradise. When new they don't aquaplane easily on a straight line however.
Grip on dry roads is ok but of course inferior to the Michelins and Pirelli I had before. They are crashy and uncomfortable but I also have stiff suspension so not important.
They lasted quite well regarding the driving style but coupled with the price these are really the only its great features.
Gone replace them for hankooks v12 evo 2 so I will not buy again
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I have a lead foot for my sins, and have always been in the mindset that the big brands were always better to have. Over the life of this car its had all sorts, continental contisport contacts (not worth the money in my opinion) toyo TR1s, pilot sport 3s, goodyear eagle f1s etc etc. While these arent quite as good as the PS3s or F1s they are a steal at £190 for 4!
I do motorway driving to pick up my girlfriend from uni once per week on a motorway that often has lots of surface water, but the nankangs seem literally impossible to aquaplane, I mean I'e actually tried but I just cant get them to do it! In the week I do mostly A roads for my commute to work and Ive just reached the tread markers on the front after 40,000, the rears still have 3.5mm according to my depth gauge! They take an absolute beating and handle almost aswell as proxes. Braking distance is kinda average, but anyone with sense wont be driving centemeter from the car in front anyway. Strong sidewalls may I add which add to the longevity of this excellent tire. Will DEFINATELY buy again!
Tires are relatively new with around 90% threadlife but the one istalled in front wheel drivers side has cracks all aroung it... All over its sides...
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Peugeot
205/45 R16 V
100 miles
Mostly Town
Average
Just fitted those on my wife's car used mostly for city driving.
Maybe it is because they are new, but they are very quiet, the steering, brakes and acceleration feel very safe.
I like them so far. They don't feel like cheap tires to me.
I drive a fiesta st150. I am 42 so I don't drive as a boy racer. These tires has no grip at all. Of course you will realised that when you really need grip.on dry it has low grip, but in wet conditions no grip at all......... Maybe it is a good product for a trailer or for suicide but don not bother with these cheap shit. ( I bought the car with these 'tires') I would not say 'nankang tires', these are just spacers between wheels and the asphalt.
I have just purchased a 2003 Porsche Boxster with 4 New Nankang Tires. Just finished reading all the comments here and I am at a loss as to these tires being good or bad. The car has a fair bit of get up and go and to date, one month, it has not been in the wet. The little I know about tires doesn't help me at all as to them being the "Bees Knees" of tires. They are on the car, appear to satisfy my needs, I am a gentle driver, so I will keep them and use their on coming history as a guide line for the next set I will have to purchase.
Horrible. Bought as they were cheap and there are few options in the 235/35-r18 size. Feedback is not too bad. Dry grip is ok but has nothing when pushed. Car is GC8 Wrx with coilovers and bigger sway bars. Tire cannot generate enough grip for suspention to work properly. Very unpredictable when pushed hard. Sometimes plough understeer. Sometimes oversteer. Wet performance ? Make sure your life insurance is up to date, cause DAMMM !! With any steering lock Will spin all 4 tires as boost comes on in 2nd & 3rd. Only have 200hp at tires !
Bought these the other day and I just wanna get them done with ASAP. Compared to my stock goodyears this is terrorising. I had to balance the tires once again within 300kms of first buying it. bumpy ride even now and due for another balancing. The only good thing that ever came out of a Chinese factory are those that carry an Apple logo. Signing out...before i shed tears
This is old tire model, but if this review helps someone...They were not that horrible on normal driving. Somewhat reduced grip on wet, but mostly very average tires. I think Nankang might have quality issues, because some will praise them, and others are trashing them. We have quite rough roads in Finland, and mostly very strict speed limits, so I have very limited experience from progressiveness or how it handle at the limits. However, I had never any issues with these.
