Nankang Noble Sport NS20 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

10^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

19^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across seven summer tests, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 consistently trails the field in core safety metrics, particularly wet and dry braking and handling, often finishing last or near last. It shows a repeatable standout in straight-line aquaplaning and delivers very low purchase price, with occasionally decent noise results. However, its braking deficits (often 20-30% longer in wet and ~10-15% longer in dry) and poor handling place it firmly in the lower tier overall.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (94 km/h)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 19" (92.8 km/h)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Sport Auto (77.3 km/h)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 20" (75.5 km/h)
• 5th/20 straight aquaplaning (+10.6% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Price/Value Strong Details
• 1st (cheapest) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (Price 420)
• 1st (cheapest) in 2018 Auto Bild 19" (Price 420)
• 1st (cheapest) in 2018 Sport Auto (Price 125)
• 6th/20 (good) price in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 2nd/8 noise (73.4 dB, +0.1% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 20"
• 2nd/9 noise (69.7 dB, +1.5% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
• 3rd/6 noise (74.1 dB, +0.7% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild 19"
• 11th/20 noise (+2.9% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Wet Handling (isolated outlier) Minor Details
• 1st/9 wet handling in 2018 Sport Auto (80.4 km/h)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong Details
• 10th/10 wet braking (+28.9%) and 10th/10 wet handling (+8.8%) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
• 6th/6 wet braking (+27.4%) and 6th/6 wet handling (+8.6%) in 2018 Auto Bild 19"
• 8th/8 wet braking (+24.8%) and 8th/8 wet handling (+11.6%) in 2018 Auto Bild 20"
• 20th/20 wet braking (+21.1%) and 15th/20 wet handling (+9.9%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Article: 2015 Auto Bild-Maxxis and Nankang consistently last in wet
Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 10th/10 dry braking (+16.1%) and 10th/10 dry handling (+6.5%) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
• 6th/6 dry braking (+9.6%) and dry handling (+5.8%) in 2018 Auto Bild 19"
• 8th/8 dry braking (+11.1%) and dry handling (+4.9%) in 2018 Auto Bild 20"
• 9th/9 dry braking (+15.4%) and dry handling (+7.9%) in 2018 Sport Auto
• 20th/20 dry handling (+3.1%) and 12th/20 dry braking (+6.6%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Rolling Resistance/Fuel Economy Strong Details
• 9th/10 (+16.1%) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
• 6th/8 (+5.3%) in 2018 Auto Bild 20"
• 6th/6 (+16.6%) in 2018 Auto Bild 19"
• 8th/9 (+15.2%) in 2018 Sport Auto
• 20th/20 (+43.4%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Subjective Handling and Dynamics Strong Details
• 20th/20 subjective dry handling (8 pts, +73.3% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• 15th/20 subjective wet handling (12 pts, +73.3% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Article: 2018 Sport Auto-slowest lap time, longest dry braking, poorest subjective handling
Overall Competitiveness Strong Details
• Average overall position 9.6 across 7 tests
• Last place overall in 2018 Auto Bild 19" (6/6) and 2018 Auto Bild 20" (8/8)
• 19th/20 overall in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• 9th/10 overall in 2020 Auto Bild UHP