Nankang Sportnex AS2+ - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

15^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

39^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus shows a mixed profile: consistently strong aquaplaning resistance and competitive rolling resistance/noise, but recurring deficits in dry and wet braking plus overall grip. In UUHP-focused and broader market tests alike, it occasionally posts mid-pack to good overall results, yet typically lags on stopping distances and dry handling pace. Awards or wins are absent, and average overall positions trend lower-middle to poor across years.
Overall, the tire's hydrodynamic stability (straight and curved aquaplaning) is a clear highlight across multiple tests, complemented by low noise and acceptable efficiency. However, braking shortfalls (often 8-13% off best) and weak subjective/absolute dry handling limit its competitiveness, especially versus premium rivals.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2022 (89.43 km/h, +0.7% from best)
• 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2022 (+4.2% from best)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2021 (91.8 km/h)
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2018 (87.2 km/h, +1.5% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1st place noise and subjective comfort in 2022 (71.3 dB; Comfort 10/10)
• 1st place noise in 2021 (71.2 dB)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 3rd place rolling resistance in 2022 (+2% from best)
• 4th/8 rolling resistance in 2021 (+8.4% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 9/10 dry braking in 2022 (+13% from best) and 8/10 dry handling (+4.3%)
• 8/8 dry braking in 2021 (+13.3%) and 8/8 dry handling (+3.2%); worst subjective dry (5 pts, +50%)
• 13/13 dry braking in 2019 (+10.5%)
• 14/16 dry braking in 2018 (+10.1%); poor subjective dry (15/16)
Wet Braking / Overall Wet Grip Strong Details
• Wet braking mid but off best: 4/10 in 2022 (+11.5%); 6/8 in 2021 (+7%)
• 13/13 wet braking in 2019 (+10%)
• 15/16 wet braking in 2018 (+8.2%); wet circle 7/8 in 2021 (+6%)
Overall Competitive Standing Strong Details
• Average overall position ~15 across 8 tests
• 39/45 in 2019 Auto Bild braking shootout; 24/43 in 2017 Auto Bild shootout
• 10/11 in 2017 Auto Express; 14/16 in 2018 Test World

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 Tire Reviews UUHP Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ punched above its price category, beating the more established brands of Kumho and Toyo. The tire might not have been the most dynamic in the dry, but it performed well i...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Dry Braking

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