Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 27 reviews

Drivers describe the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus as a strong value-for-money UHP tire, with many higher-scoring reviews praising confident dry handling and particularly impressive wet grip for the price. Comfort and cabin noise are often rated as acceptable to good, though experiences vary by vehicle and setup. The most consistent drawback is short tread life/fast wear, with multiple users reporting the tire wearing out far sooner than expected; a smaller but notable group also report higher noise, tramlining, or weaker wet/cold traction.

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Owner ratings averaged from 29 ratings

Owner score 67%
Dry Grip 83%
Road Feedback 72%
Handling 68%
Comfort 67%
Wet Grip 66%
Wear 58%

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99%

Member June 23, 2017

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 210hp
235/40 R18 W
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

The review below made by the guy who used 205/65R17 on his Mondeo is very misleading. The AS-2+ product doesn't include this exact size in the size range, and the size doesn't fit correctly on Mondeo either!

According to the dealer where I replaced tires, the nankang tire is tested in European proving grounds to live up to the European tires standards, and as-2 plus is also certified by TUV SUD in Germany.

From my first experience of the tires, it works unexpectedly well on wet road. Even if driving on motorway at high speed, the tires offer stable control through water at ease. The way how tires fit on the 18" rims looks nice as well. Would recommend to friends.

77%

Member April 16, 2017

Skoda Octavia vRS
225/45 R17
3,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Bought these as I was looking for something mid range and mid price. Have read some good and bad reviews. Fitted them to my Octavia VRs on the front around 3000 miles ago. Have driven through the winter in the wet and ice and I can say they have behaved impeccably There's plenty of feed back and not once have they felt as if there was a loss of grip. In the dry they grip well also and even when driving spiritedly there's very little scrubbing. They are quiet compared to the Michelins that came off and so far wear seem reasonable. I will probably get 2 for the rear when needed.

46%

Member January 2, 2017

Ford Mondeo TDCI
205/65 R17
8,000 miles
Mostly Motorways

These tires are made from recycled banana skins treated with a generous amount of grease. In the dry they are fine. But if the road is slightly damp you would be safer dressed all in black trying to walk across eight lanes of the M25 at midnight while wearing a blindfold. The ABS kicks in while braking gently and traction control is regularly activated in 2nd gear if attempting to accelerate at any speed greater than the acceleration of your average snail.
Aquaplaning - I was aware of this phenomenon but had never experienced it in over 20 years of driving until I had these, now I can aquaplane with the best of them. In rain the car handles worse than Bambi trying to navigate a glacier after ten vodka red bulls. Yes, I know they are advertised as a summer tire, but unfortunately I had no choice in this tire purchase. If you live in an area where it never rains and the temperature never drops below 20 degrees then this is the ideal tire for you. But if you live in the U.K. and value your life then do not buy these tires. If you are a fleet manager purchasing tires for Sun, Daily Mail journalists or Piers Morgan then get your cheque book out immediately.