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Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2016 to 2022 5 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ averages a finish of 15th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 25% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 9% across 5 tests.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 15thAverage finish
  • 25%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Nankang Sportnex AS2+

8 tests, 2016 to 2022

0%50%100%201620172018201920212022Average 25%2016 Test World Performance Tyre Test (2016): P8 of 13, Beat 42% of the field2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout (2017): P24 of 51, Beat 48% of the field2017 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2017): P10 of 11, Beat 10% of the field2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test (2018): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (2019): P39 of 53, Beat 18% of the field2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test (2019): P13 of 13, Beat 0% of the field2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021): P7 of 8, Beat 14% of the field2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test (2022): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
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  • Average 25%
The latest test

2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test P5 of 10

The Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ punched above its price category, beating the more established brands of Kumho and Toyo. The tyre might not have been the most dynamic in the dry, but it performed well in all the wet testing and had good levels of comfort, low noise, and low rolling resistance. The AS2+ does seem more comfort than performance bias, but it's still an impressive set of results for the price point.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Comfort, Noise Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Record by discipline

Where the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 5 P16 of 18.4 9% -
Dry Handling 2 P8 of 9 11% -
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P11 of 12.3 11% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 5 P14.4 of 18.4 25% -
Wet Handling 3 P5.3 of 11.3 54% -
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P8 of 12.3 42% -
Wet Circle 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Straight Aqua 4 P4.3 of 11.8 73% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 10 100% 1
Noise 3 P6 of 11.3 67% 2
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P3.5 of 9 67% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nankang Sportnex AS2+. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Falken Azenis FK510 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental Premium Contact 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Gislaved Ultra Speed 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Toyo Proxes Sport 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Cooper Zeon CS8 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nankang AS2 Predecessor 1 0 8th 10%
Nankang Sportnex AS2+ This tyre 8 0 15th 25%
Nankang Sportnex AS3 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated September 10, 2025.

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 tyre'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)
  • Wet grip Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

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
  • Dry grip Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ (4 tests) and 27 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where they disagree

  • Dry grip weakness in 3 of 4 tests 12 praise, 1 criticise of 27 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Value for money no test mentions it 4 praise, 1 criticise of 27 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Behaviour at the limit weakness in 2 of 4 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2022 1 test
P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test

Tyre Reviews 255/35 R19 Tested by Tyre Reviews

The Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ punched above its price category, beating the more established brands of Kumho and Toyo. The tyre might not have been the most dynamic in the dry, but it performed well in all the wet testing and had good levels of comfort, low noise, and low rolling resistance. The AS2+ does seem more comfort than performance bias, but it's still an impressive set of results for the price point.

StrongStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortNoise WeakDry Braking WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2021 1 test
P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test

Sport Auto 275/35 R19

The low cost SportNex AS2+ just shines in aquaplaning resistance.

StrongStraight AquaNoise WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet Circle WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

2019 2 tests
P13 of 13 Beat 0% of the field

2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test

Test World 205/55 R16

WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingStraight Aqua WinnerNokian Hakka Blue 2

2018 1 test
P14 of 16 Beat 13% of the field

2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test

Test World 225/45 R17

StrongStraight Aqua WeakSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingNoise WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

2017 2 tests
2016 1 test

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