Nankang AS1
The Nankang AS1 is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Car
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Tyre review data from 15 tyre reviews averaging 67% over 117,310 miles driven.
Latest Group Test Results
2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test - 7th of 8 tyres
- Positive - Cheap to buy, progressive loss of grip with early warning.
- Negative - Low grip level in all conditions, with oversteer balance.
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test - 10th of 10 tyres
- Positive - None mentioned.
- Negative - Unstable at the limit during wet handling and long stopping distances during wet braking, highest rolling resistance.
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Size |
Fuel |
Wet |
Noise |
Weight |
0/0 R0 0 |
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|
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175/50 R13 72V |
C |
E |
71 |
|
165/60 R13 77H XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
155/55 R14 73V XL |
C |
F |
70 |
|
165/55 R14 72V |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/60 R14 75H |
C |
F |
71 |
|
155/65 R14 75V |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/45 R15 72V XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/55 R15 75V |
F |
C |
71 |
6.00kgs |
175/55 R15 77V |
F |
C |
71 |
|
195/55 R15 85V |
F |
C |
71 |
|
155/60 R15 74V |
C |
F |
71 |
|
175/60 R15 81H |
C |
F |
71 |
|
145/65 R15 72V |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/65 R15 81T |
C |
F |
71 |
|
205/65 R15 95H |
E |
C |
71 |
|
135/70 R15 70T |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/50 R16 75V |
C |
F |
71 |
|
195/55 R16 87V |
E |
C |
71 |
|
205/55 R16 91V |
E |
C |
71 |
|
185/60 R16 90H XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
185/60 R16 86H |
E |
C |
71 |
|
195/60 R16 89H |
C |
E |
71 |
|
205/65 R16 95H |
C |
E |
71 |
|
215/65 R16 98H |
E |
C |
71 |
|
195/40 R17 81W XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
195/40 R17 81H XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
165/45 R17 75V XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
195/45 R17 85H XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
225/45 R17 94W XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
215/50 R17 91V |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/50 R17 94V |
E |
C |
71 |
|
235/50 R17 96V |
C |
E |
71 |
|
205/55 R17 91V |
C |
E |
71 |
|
215/55 R17 94V |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/55 R17 101V XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
215/60 R17 96H |
C |
E |
71 |
|
165/35 R18 82V XL |
C |
F |
71 |
|
255/35 R18 94W XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
205/40 R18 86H XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
205/40 R18 86W XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/40 R18 92Y XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
235/40 R18 95Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
245/40 R18 97Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
255/40 R18 99Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
265/40 R18 101Y |
C |
E |
74 |
|
265/40 R18 101H XL |
E |
C |
74 |
|
275/40 R18 99W |
E |
C |
74 |
|
215/45 R18 93H XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
225/45 R18 95W XL |
E |
C |
71 |
|
235/45 R18 98W XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
245/45 R18 100W XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
255/45 R18 103Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
235/50 R18 97W |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/60 R18 100W |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/60 R18 100H |
C |
E |
71 |
|
265/60 R18 110H |
E |
C |
74 |
|
235/40 R19 96Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
255/40 R19 100Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/45 R19 96W XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
225/55 R19 99Y |
C |
E |
71 |
|
315/35 R20 110Y |
C |
E |
74 |
|
265/40 R20 104Y XL |
C |
E |
74 |
|
275/40 R20 106Y XL |
C |
E |
74 |
|
255/45 R20 105W XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
275/45 R20 106Y |
E |
C |
72 |
|
255/30 R21 93Y XL |
C |
E |
73 |
|
285/30 R21 100Y XL |
C |
E |
74 |
|
245/35 R21 96Y XL |
C |
E |
71 |
|
295/35 R21 107Y XL |
C |
E |
74 |
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Top 3 Nankang AS1 Reviews
Given
93%
while driving a
Rover Mini
(215/45 R13) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
I drive a classic mini and normally run Yoko A539's but was urgently in need of two tyres to get through a MOT. With budget in mind, I tentatively purchased two AS1's @ £31 a tyre delivered (a little over the cost of 1 Yoko), result! Now I normally drive quite spiritedly ;-) but was initially cautious with these tyres. My first outing was on a 200+ mile club run along many B roads. Starting out, I soon realised these tyres were a lot more capable than I thought. In fact, I would say they are equally as good as the Yoko's. Road feedback is good, there's a little sliding around corners (when I'm really harsh) but it adds to the fun and they've never let go. Wet driving requires a little more attention but none less than the Yoko's ever needed. I'm no longer a brand snob and I am no a brand advocate for the AS1's in a 13". Will buy again! :-)
Got tired (geddit?) of paying close to £200 each for 235/40 R19 tyres that didn't last, so having read reviews put a full set of these on.
Very impressed. Not had any reason to doubt wet or dry grip, one emergency stop on a motorway with them on and they performed flawlessly.
Fairly quiet, comfortable, and have already lasted twice (yes, twice) as long as the Dunlop Sport MAXX that I had before, with plenty of life left.
Can't recommend enough.
Given
73%
while driving a
Infiniti G37
(225/55 R17 W) on
mostly motorways
for 32,000
average miles
Good grip on dry, but wet grip is not so good. Very inexpensive and last long. A bit noisy when worn.
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Given
21%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz S320
(265/40 R18 W) on
a combination of roads
for 4,000
average miles
Fitted to the rear of an S-Class. Ok in the dry, but noisy.
In the wet, outright dangerous, next to no grip. Snap overseer.
Wore out in little over a month, compared to six normally for a premium tyre with equivalent driving.
Avoid!
Given
50%
while driving a
Vauxhall Mokka
(225/45 R19 W) on
mostly town
for 5,000
average miles
Good in the dry , very poor on wet roads will not buy again you get what you pay for
Want the best tyre for real world driving? Watch this!
Given
84%
while driving a
Audi A8
(265/40 R20 W) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
Fitted to front axle of S8 and so far used only in dry warm or damp warm conditions but reasonably impressed. S8's handling dynamics are very stable and safe to start with and have not had to test braking distances yet but overall good experience so far with comfort, noise levels and handling.
Given
93%
while driving a
Citroën 1.0 petrol
(165/60 R14 V) on
track
for 2,000
spirited miles
We use the AS1 as a designated tyre for the Citroen c1 race series, yes you heard correctly , a c1!!
They are put through 24 hr races and I can only say I’m amazed at the grip in both wet and dry conditions, I was always a bit of a brand snob but now will be using nankangs on all my road cars as well!
Didn’t really notice road noise but grip and wear rate is fantastic!
Given
31%
while driving a
Mazda Bongo Friendee
(225/45 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 300
easy going miles
Bought four of these tryes and had wheel and car vibration at 60 mph.
Went back the where I bought the tyres from and they rebalanced the front wheels and it was still no good.
I then after a few weeks of getting my cars suspension checked out all of which were good.
I then went to our local Honda dealer and they checked the tyres again and they found that two tyres were out of round and not balancedable.
In effect no good at all.
Won't by them or recommend them to anyone'...
Given
93%
while driving a
Rover Mini
(215/45 R13) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
I drive a classic mini and normally run Yoko A539's but was urgently in need of two tyres to get through a MOT. With budget in mind, I tentatively purchased two AS1's @ £31 a tyre delivered (a little over the cost of 1 Yoko), result! Now I normally drive quite spiritedly ;-) but was initially cautious with these tyres. My first outing was on a 200+ mile club run along many B roads. Starting out, I soon realised these tyres were a lot more capable than I thought. In fact, I would say they are equally as good as the Yoko's. Road feedback is good, there's a little sliding around corners (when I'm really harsh) but it adds to the fun and they've never let go. Wet driving requires a little more attention but none less than the Yoko's ever needed. I'm no longer a brand snob and I am no a brand advocate for the AS1's in a 13". Will buy again! :-)
Given
90%
while driving a
Volkswagen
(175/50 R13) on
track
for 0
spirited miles
excellent tyre, handeling on dry, and on wet. Most off time used on track. descending fast, but it's worth it. maybe if drive nat so aggressively, then tyre life time, will be longer.
two tyre sets of driven, and buy again
Got tired (geddit?) of paying close to £200 each for 235/40 R19 tyres that didn't last, so having read reviews put a full set of these on.
Very impressed. Not had any reason to doubt wet or dry grip, one emergency stop on a motorway with them on and they performed flawlessly.
Fairly quiet, comfortable, and have already lasted twice (yes, twice) as long as the Dunlop Sport MAXX that I had before, with plenty of life left.
Can't recommend enough.
Given
78%
while driving a
Audi Q7
(295/35 R21 W) on
mostly motorways
for 10,000
average miles
Very good tyres for the price compared to premium tyres. I originally had Michelin tyres, which were good but cost double the price and replaced all 4 tyres to Nankang AS1. Let's face it I am not going to be rally racing to notice the minor performance or braking benefits. Fuel efficiency made little or no difference compared to the saving of 1 new tyre let alone 2 new tyres. The wear is excellent, I have 3mm tread on all 4 tyres after 1 year 4 months and approx 10000 miles on motorway, tarmac road. Road noise is slightly more but cannot really tell on an SUV 4x4. Wet and Snow grip is not as good as premium tyres, but unless your driving in these conditions are the same as in dry then should not be an issue. Would I buy again yes.
Given
73%
while driving a
Infiniti G37
(225/55 R17 W) on
mostly motorways
for 32,000
average miles
Good grip on dry, but wet grip is not so good. Very inexpensive and last long. A bit noisy when worn.