The Nankang NS2 is most often praised for dry grip and value, with 90 favourable dry-grip comments against 13 critical ones. Overall, 90 of 197 written reviews are positive, with an average score of 63.7%. Wet grip is the main concern, criticised in 63 comments, roughly a third of reviews, although 46 are favourable. Noise also draws more criticism than praise, with 37 complaints, around one in five reviews, against 18 positive comments. Tread-life feedback leans positive, but later-life accounts include both long service and short wear. Several repeat reviewers became less satisfied over time, while others remained steady or improved their scores, so deterioration is not universal.
What owners mention most counted across 194 reviews
These are fitted to my lowered tigra, which hasn't had the camber adjusted as it's a big job, so wear is a big issue. The last set of tyres I put on [Barum] only did around 4 thousand miles and were at the legal limit. These however, given that they are a similar budget price, have shocked me by how good the wear has been. They've done around 5k so far, and still have about 5mm left. If they were fitted to a car with perfect camber alignment, I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't last for 15-20k miles! Hopefully mine will last past 10kmiles even with my Camber setup.
The grip is very good in dry conditions, probably the best tyre I've used for pushing through corners or entering roundabouts. It's a little different however in the wet. Given my driving style, I have to take my foot off the throttle long before normal in wet conditions as they do start to slip away. But thankfully they do re-grip very fast as soon as you give them chance and stop pushing.
I've only given them an average comfort rating due to it not being possible to tell how much noise or vibration they really make given the cars sporty suspension and ride.
Overall, for the price, they are a great tyre and will definately buy them again
These tyres were good in the dry as most tyres are and braking in the dry was good too. But they are lethal in the wet and I had to be very careful as the back end could easily slip out due to my driving style. They did not last that long either. These are a poor budget tyre for a sports saloon and dont perform well in the wet at all. And seing in the UK we get loads of wet weather i would not have these again. Dont get excited by the V tread and look of this tyre thinking it shifts water well as it does not.
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As my standard 16s were nearing their limit, I decide to chuck my 20s with brand new tyres back on. After reading mixed reviews (though mostly positive) and finding my first choice tyres unavailable I decide on the NS2. I have to say I am extremely happy with the choice.
I payed ?377 for the four tyres from mytyres.co.uk, which were delivered within about 3 days of my order. While the tyre noise is noticeable (more on some surfaces), its by no means intrusive. Having had P-Zeros & Khumos on before I knew the ride comfort wouldn't be affected too much on the X-Trail.
In the dry as you'd expect there is not much to complain about (as with the majority of tyres I guess). The car always gripped well, but ultra low 20s make a big difference whatever the brand. Wet road performance was my main area of interest - and today I found out how good these tyres are and for the price.
I typically travel motorway, some town and a fair stretch of country (A & B) roads to work and back. While not a performance car, I found out today to my joy that the understeer I had been experiencing lately with the standard wheels and tyres (worn) is totally eradicated.. particularly when entering a corner/roundabout too fast and just turning in. The turn-in is very precise and the grip (even under power) seems as it does in the dry... I must try harder!
I've only done around 200+ miles, but these tyres have already given me a high degree of confidence in wet and dry road conditions. After this, the winter (snow) is my only other concern.
Points to note: For those that know little about X-Trails, the car does have an advance 4-wheel drive system called 'all mode 4x4' (a'la Nissan Skyline), which may or may not be playing a part in the wet (I keep it in auto and let the car decide). So its worth bearing that in mind if you base a purchase on my review. Also.. as quick as I drive it, it is a 4x4 not a sports car so reaching the tyre's limit is rarely going to happen unless I do something insane.
Overall, for less than ?100/piece these tyres seem well worth the money. Wet and dry grip insire confidence and road noise is not intrusive. I can't talk about wear rates yet, but other reviews suggest they will last well. Thumbs for to Nankang sport NS2.
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Okay in the dry. Wet weather performance is worrying. Massive understeer on the Focus. If your going to potter around then this budget tyre would be okay if you like reassurance in the wet spend more and buy Khumo.
NANGKANG NS2. Dry grip good. as good as leading brands toyo t1r and yoko.
wet grip ok to good. better tha toyo not as grippy as yoko a539.
wear rate excellent wear to grip ratio brilliant.
quieter than michy pilot exalto toyo and a539.
35 pound a pop well worth buying again and a pretty good tyre all round happy at that price.
Have lasted quite a bit of time on the car (13k) there is still plenty of tred left in the middle part of the tyre but both inside and outside of the front tyres have worn away to the point where they are now slicks.
Front can understeer badly in the wet but maybe part of this is down to the weight of the engine in such a small car.
already 20k miles on them, and the question is : whoah, will they die someday ?
I take some curves at 120mph without any trouble, some turn-around at 45mph, it always gripped on the dry or semi-wet road.
When it comes to wet, it's okay, never had any trouble with them. Anyway, it's miles better than my old Michelin Energy...
You can treat them badly, it seems that they just like it.
Anyway, i will definately buy these again... eerrr actually i had to buy 2 of them this morning, an {][@#{^ killed my front right tyre with a screw this weekend...
Good grip in dry - while not overheated; almost no grip in wet. In summer they overheating after 5-10 hard cornering and tail begin to slide - it's fun, but not what I want for street driving.
On the other side - they wears slowly, looks like they will last forever.
These provided decent levels of grip in the dry; for a budget tyre. Though in the wet they could be quite dangerous when trying to put down 220bhp, more so mid corner.
Despite covering 7,000 fast miles they had only worn by 2mm, so definitely long lasting.
I think this is a very good tyre for the money. Grip is very good in wet and dry conditions, and tyre noise is very low. Wear rate is alo excellent. The tyre doesn't perform quite as well as premium brands but what do you expect when they cost less than half the price? They are still more than acceptable and highly recommended if you are on a budget.
HANDLING WITH ALMOST ANY TYRE ON A 300ZX IS EXCELLENT . JUST PUT SOME 18" WHEELS 235/40/18 ON FRONT & 265/35/18 ON THE REAR . TYRES ARE NANKANG NS2 SPORT ZR RATED . WHAT CAN I SAY , HANDLING WAS BRILLIANT , WET DRY DIDNT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE . THE CAR WENT EXACTLY WHERE I WANTED IT TO GO . DONT KNOW HOW LONG THEY WILL LAST AS THEY ARE JUST FITTED . OVERALL VERDICT , CANT GO WRONG FOR THE MONEY.
