P9 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test
Not Recommended.
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2020
5 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 96% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 0% across 5 tests.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 10thAverage finish
- 7%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
7 tests, 2010 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 7%
Record by discipline
Where the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 5 | P9 of 10.6 | 8% | - |
| Dry Handling Weak | 5 | P10.6 of 10.6 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P20 of 20 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 5 | P9.8 of 10.6 | 10% | - |
| Wet Handling | 5 | P8 of 10.6 | 25% | 1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P15 of 20 | 26% | - |
| Straight Aqua Strong | 5 | P1.8 of 10.6 | 96% | 4 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P13 of 20 | 37% | - |
| Noise | 5 | P4.6 of 10.6 | 67% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 5 | P9.8 of 10.6 | 10% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nankang Noble Sport NS20. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Continental Sport Contact 6
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankang NS2 Predecessor | 2 | 0 | 27th | 11% |
| Nankang Noble Sport NS20 This tire | 7 | 0 | 10th | 7% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated September 18, 2025.
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
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 4 of 6 tests
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
High aquaplaning resistance
- 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020)Excellent wet handling and aquaplaning results
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)Good aquaplaning resistance
- 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)high resistance to aquaplaning
- 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test (2015)
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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
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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
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Wet Handling (isolated outlier)
Minor
Details
- 1st/9 wet handling in 2018 Sport Auto (80.4 km/h)
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Road noise
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
- 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018)
Low noise level
- 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test (2015)
-
Value for money
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
low price
- 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018)low price
- 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wet braking
Strong
in 4 of 6 tests
Details
Dangerously long wet and dry braking, poor handling and spongy steering feel on both dry and wet surfaces, high rolling resistance
- 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020)Very long braking
- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)long braking distances in both the wet and dry
- 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)long wet braking
- 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 4 of 6 tests
Details
Dangerously long wet and dry braking, poor handling and spongy steering feel on both dry and wet surfaces, high rolling resistance
- 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020)long braking distances in both the wet and dry
- 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018)very poor dry braking
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)long braking distances in the dry
- 2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test (2015)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
poor handling and spongy steering feel on both dry and wet surfaces
- 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020)poor traction, and slow steering in the wet
- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2020)Poor wet handling
- 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018)
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Steering feel
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
spongy steering feel on both dry and wet surfaces
- 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020)subjective steering feel
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)spongy handling
- 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 (6 tests) and 34 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Behavior at the limit weakness in 3 of 6 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 34 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money strength in 2 of 6 tests 6 praise, 1 criticise of 34 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Dry grip weakness in 1 of 6 tests 15 praise, 5 criticise of 34 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort weakness in 1 of 6 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 34 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Tread life no test mentions it 8 praise, 2 criticise of 34 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2020 2 tests
P19 of 20
Beat 5% of the field
2018 3 tests
P6 of 6
Beat 0% of the field
P6 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
P8 of 8
Beat 0% of the field
2015 1 test
P6 of 7
Beat 17% of the field
2010 1 test
P13 of 17
Beat 27% of the field
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