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Nankang Sportnex AS2+

Replaced by the Nankang Sportnex AS3 Replaces the Nankang AS2

The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus is a mid-range Ultra High Performance summer tyre that stands out chiefly for value and reassuring wet-weather stability for the money. Drivers often report confident dry road manners and surprisingly strong rain performance, while independent tests repeatedly highlight excellent aquaplaning resistance and respectable noise/efficiency. The trade-off is a less competitive performance ceiling versus premium rivals, particularly when it comes to outright grip and stopping distances.

The quick answer

Owners say 67% from 29 owner reviews 52% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 15th average finish across 8 independent tests Latest: P5 of 10 · 2022 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Wet Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 29owner reviews
  • 219,210miles driven
  • 8professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Nankang Sportnex AS2+

7.2/10

Better than 47% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 5 tests
  • 29 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests5 tests · 4 publications · 2018-2022 47% 88%
Owner reviews29 owner reviews · rated 67% 43% 12%
Combined 47% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 72% 44% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 27% 40% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 24% 9% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 84% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 54% 4
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 46% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% comes from its predecessor, the Nankang AS2, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2022 2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 255/35 R19 P5 / 10
  2. 2021 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 275/35 R19 P7 / 8
  3. 2019 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P13 / 13
  4. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P39 / 53
  5. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P14 / 16
  6. 2017 2017 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P10 / 11 Placing only
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  1. 2017 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P24 / 51 Placing only
  2. 2016 2016 Test World Performance Tyre Test Test World · 225/40 R18 P8 / 13 Placing only

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ averages a finish of 15th.

8 Tests
0 Test Wins
15th Average
5th Best
39th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20162022

Finishing position in each test

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

Every independent test of the Nankang Sportnex AS2+, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20222022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 255/35 R19P5 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews
20212021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 275/35 R19P7 / 8
20192019 Swedish Summer Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16P13 / 13
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P39 / 53
20182018 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 225/45 R17P14 / 16
20172017 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P10 / 11
20172017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P24 / 51
20162016 Test World Performance Tyre TestTest World · 225/40 R18P8 / 13

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235Width55Profile17Rim103WLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71dB B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ stops 8.5% longer than premium rivals, 3.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 72/100, and owners rate it 6.6/10 in the wet from 29 reviews.
How good is the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ stops 8.7% longer than premium rivals, 5.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 27/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 29 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nankang Sportnex AS2+?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+'s rolling resistance is 1.6% lower than premium rivals, 4% lower than mid-range rivals and 0.3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ is expected to last around 14,196 miles (22,846 km).
What do owners say about the Nankang Sportnex AS2+?
Across 29 owner ratings the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ averages 67%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.8. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 52% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ (10)
What is the Nankang Sportnex AS2+'s EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nankang Sportnex AS2+?
Owners rate the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ 6.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 27 reviews.
How well do the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ 5.8 out of 10 for wear across 27 reviews. 9 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ again?
52% of owners say they would buy the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ again, based on the 29 owner reviews that answered the question. 21% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nankang Sportnex AS2+'s wet grip?
Of the 27 owner reviews analysed for the Nankang Sportnex AS2+, 19 mention wet grip: 14 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Have driven through the winter in the wet and ice and I can say they have behaved impeccably". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nankang Sportnex AS2+'s dry grip?
Of the 27 owner reviews analysed for the Nankang Sportnex AS2+, 13 mention dry grip: 12 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The dry grip is good for commuting". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nankang Sportnex AS2+'s tread life?
Of the 27 owner reviews analysed for the Nankang Sportnex AS2+, 13 mention tread life: 5 praise it (long-lasting) and 8 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "covered only approx 72% of the mileage (22,500 versus 31,300 miles) before wearing down to the 2mm treadwear gauge". Read those reviews
What does the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ replace?
The Nankang Sportnex AS2+ is the successor to the Nankang AS2 in Nankang's range.
Has the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ been replaced?
The Nankang Sportnex AS2+ has been replaced by the Nankang Sportnex AS3.
What sizes does the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ come in?
The Nankang Sportnex AS2+ is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 235/55 R17.
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Questions and Answers for the Nankang Sportnex AS2+

Are the 265/30 20 runflats?
June 5, 2019
Your chosen tyre retailer will be able to indicate whether the size of the Nankang Sportnex AS2+ will be runflat or not, as run flat models are tyre size dependant.

Nankang Sportnex AS2+ Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 27 reviews

Drivers describe the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus as a strong value-for-money UHP tyre, 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 tyre wearing out far sooner than expected; a smaller but notable group also report higher noise, tramlining, or weaker wet/cold traction.

What owners mention most counted across 27 reviews

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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%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 60%

“I bought a set of 4 Nankang AS2+ tyres for summer use in April 2023, the ride is comfortable, the grip in the dry is faur, but lacking in the wet. I can not comment on winter performance, as from November to the end of...”

  • Volvo V70 2.0D
  • 12,000 miles
Read full review → 1,000 found this helpful
Most critical 30%

“Had these tyres for 16 months and covered 11000 miles, as soon as I fitted them there was an immediate increase in road noise, which I got used to, however I believe these tyres are defective, as all 4 tyres are nearly...”

  • Audi Audi A7 3.0 TDI Quattro
  • 11,000 miles
Read full review → 843 found this helpful
Longest term 86%

“Size: 265/30/20 I’m not one to usually post reviews but after seeing the amount of negative reviews the nankangs are recieving, I had to tell you about my extremely positive experience. Honestly, these tyres are some of...”

  • Audi A5 2.0TFSI Quattro
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 1,263 found this helpful

All 27 Nankang Sportnex AS2+ reviews

Score spread across 27 written reviews
60%
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Initial Impressions

I've been driving these tyres on my BMW 530d F11 2016 with 285/30-20 on the rears and 245/35-20 on the front.
Stage 1 tuned ~ 320hp & 650Nm.

For the starters, they are really good for daily driving.
My driving route is almost only highway and country road, yes I do some spirited/sporty driving time to time.
At very high speed you do feel that walls are bit soft, especially in the corners. Other then that, the overall grip is more than ok.
Been testing these on almost every conditions cold weather (except snow), summer, spring, fall and heavy rain weather.
The dry grip is good for commuting, as mentioned above they are bit soft at high speed.
The wet grip is one of the points were these tyres suprise me for the price. Been on roadtrip in Norway were the weather was raining constantly and on the serpentine roads while playing with other cars, the grip is actally good.
The handling and feedback is good as long you don't drive them hard.

Noise and consumption:
Noise wise, they are not super loud, still comfortable but they have tendency to "hum" a bit when they are worn out.
Consumption: the rolling resistance is a highlight, for commuting they are perfect. Consumption numbers with these has been a pleasure.

The downside is wear/tread life.
That is the only one is thing about these tyres that are big disappointment.
Manage to get out only ~ 35000km / 21700 miles and the rears are slick. And I only have them for 2 years. The front howevers have some life left, like 3-3,5mm maybe?
Since I have xDrive / AWD / 4WD, I have to replace all 4.
I do wheel alignment every 1-2 years depends on where I driving so I'm sure that the alignment is not the problem here. I do drive with 3 bars on the rears and 2.8 at the front since is a heavy car.

Maybe this is the price of buying a bit cheaper tyres but Nankang according to my research use to have good tread life in general.
Because of tread life, I'm not sure if I will buy these again but I've been happy with these in general for what it cost.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 20
53%
VTEChnician
Initial Impressions
  • Audi
  • 255/35 R19
  • 22,000 miles
Purchased based on Tyre Reviews and tests showing good results for wet performance. Car (Audi A4 3.0TDI Quattro) has not been driven hastily over the period (mostly used as 'kids Taxi'). At 13,300 miles one had to be replaced due to a shoulder area puncture. On inspection the tyre company pointed out circumfrential extenal cracking of its inner side wall. Whilst this did not seem unreasonable for a tyre that had been driven fully loaded whilst deflating over possibly up to 10 miles, it was observed that on checking all of the remaining fully inflated tyres, the same symptoms were present onthe exterior of all four inner tyre walls. The cracking was monitored throughout the following 9,000 miles as this became a constant worry prior to any long distance or motorwy journey and speeds were kept down as a consquence.
Whilst ultimately these tyres did not give any trouble and appeared to be value for money at around 77% of the cost of the previous choice (Vredestein Ultrac Vorti) I would not purchase Nankang again as they offered less value per mile, i.e. covered only approx 72% of the mileage (22,500 versus 31,300 miles) before wearing down to the 2mm treadwear gauge.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 66
60%
Member
I bought a set of 4 Nankang AS2+ tyres for summer use in April 2023, the ride is comfortable, the grip in the dry is faur, but lacking in the wet. I can not comment on winter performance, as from November to the end of March they are swapped out for a set Kumho IZen KW27 winter tyres. My gripe is the poor tyre wear, after only 10,000 miles of very steady driving on a mix of urban and rural roads, with very little motorway use, the treads are down to 4 mm, and this is with rotating use of front to rear. I will likely have to exchange the whole set before 15,000 miles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,000

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Had these tyres for 16 months and covered 11000 miles, as soon as I fitted them there was an immediate increase in road noise, which I got used to, however I believe these tyres are defective, as all 4 tyres are nearly bald in the centre but still have 5mm on left on the edges. These tyres have always been inflated to correct spec as per manufacturer instructions and wheel geometry is perfect. As they started to wear the began to tramline like crazy to the point it was becoming dangerous to drive the car. These tyres should have lasted a lot longer than 11000 miles considering 90% of that is motorway commute.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 1
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 843
54%
Member
Good tyre - gone too soon though.
Purchased in January 23 for my BMW 520d. Car is used for commuting, never really driven hard as its not quick, but found they wore out fairly quickly after doing around 10,000 miles.
I did suspect this when I took delivery and saw the treadwear rating. I'm sure the trade-off would be better on a car driven more spiritedly, but for the daily commute, I think I will be looking for an alternative.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,122
76%
Member
  • Skoda
  • 235/40 R19
  • 8,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I’ve always been a premium tyre guy (Michelin ps4s, Continental PC6) but couldn’t afford a set of premium this time round.
I was pretty disappointed in these initially; they seemed to have no bite in corners and felt very vague.

After a few months of wearing in I can only assume they have some camber wear on them now. The performance of these tyres now is absolutely stunning for the price, easily punching close to PS4s performance. The feedback from them is great but they do ride a little harsh compared to the Conti.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,027
60%
Member
I was loving these tyres until I noticed that after 8 months use and 4000 easy miles the rears were way beyond the legal limit. There was really no tread left at all. They are seemingly far too soft for a heavy car such as a Range Rover Sport although these were XL 106Y rated. Have lost all faith in these tyres. I would never use them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,020
61%
Member
Take my review with a pinch of salt since I have 225/35 r18 on a 8.5” rim - so a very slight stretch. My car has all oem sport suspension apart from eibach lowering springs.

My driving is on a mix of regional roads and motorways with a bit of occasional spirited driving thrown in. I average about 600 miles/week.

Positives: The grip once these tyres get warm is very impressive. I can chuck my car around corners with confidence, braking is nice. Weight of the steering is perfect for me.

Wet grip is excellent, I can drive through standing water without aquaplaning at all.

Wear seems to be alright 5000 miles in. I have proper alignment/camber and it’s worn the inside a bit more than I would have liked, but it’s still fairly good.

Negatives: The biggest problem I have is the road noise. On anything other than a billiards table it is just ridiculously loud. It seems to be a bit higher pitch than other tyres I’ve had, which just adds to the annoyance. Transmits every little crack on the road into the cabin. I actually thought my suspension top mounts were the issue and took them out to check - nope, it’s 100% the tyres.

Tyres seem to tramline and follow any divets in the road very easily so you have to pay attention on backroads or roads lorries use a lot.

The initial turn in of the car seems a bit dulled but once loaded up the feedback is decent.

Cold performance is a bit sketchy. Definitely would not chance using them too late into Autumn.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 905
56%
Member
good if you like spinning out in the rain. good in dry
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,077
80%
Member
Bought a set of 4 of these tyres not long after buying the car to go on new alloys. Overall quite impressed with the handling in all conditions, good feedback through the steering wheel and good traction under braking. They give what I would say is a solid ride and cope well with the often uneven surfaces of the country lanes. I cannot really compare road noise or fuel efficiency as I've not had long enough with a different set to gauge any difference. I get the top end of my expected fuel economy which makes me happy and it's quiet enough in the cabin to chat with my kids in the back which makes them happy. Buy them again? Possibly, though I may go for something different (budget dependent). Recommend to a friend? Definitely!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,065
82%
Member
  • BMW 520d
  • 275/35 R19
  • 500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I left a review before on the AS 2 but my tyres are the new AS2 Plus - my error! So I have 19'' wheels and tyres are large 275's at rear.....got to say so far so good. Had Falkens before and liked them but local garage said try these - and have to say they ride well / noise no issues / wet so far so good but have not been on really wet roads yet. Tyre wear can't comment yet either but will do later. So in summary for £170 runflats on a 5 Series 19'' wheels I'm delighted........yes you get what you pay for but you can also get good value for money and these tick that box.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,259
74%
Member
Have this tyre on my Focus ST Mk3. A honest budget tyre, not bad but a sporty car deserves better. Low grip on full throttle, smears in hard cornering and also gives understeer. The tyre is ok in wet conditions. In overall a good choice for smooth everyday driving. If your style is sporty, go for a better one. Just as I do.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,020
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