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Nankang Toursport 611

The Nankang Toursport 611 is a Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 9 owner reviews 56% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 30th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P30 of 54 · 2013 See every test

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 February 2025.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 83,400miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Nankang Toursport 611

7.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 69% 48% 38%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 45% 7.1

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

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

  1. 2013 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test 195/65 R15 P30 / 54 Placing only
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
30th Average
30th Best
30th Worst
Every independent test of the Nankang Toursport 611, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20132013 54 Tyre Braking TestAutobild · 195/65 R15P30 / 54
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range43 sizes available

155-235Width45-80Profile12-18Rim

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

520UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature50,000milesMileage warranty

Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Nankang Toursport 611 have?
In the US, the Nankang Toursport 611 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 520, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Nankang backs it with a 50,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nankang Toursport 611?
Owners rate the Nankang Toursport 611 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Nankang Toursport 611 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nankang Toursport 611 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nankang Toursport 611 again?
56% of owners say they would buy the Nankang Toursport 611 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 11% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Questions and Answers for the Nankang Toursport 611

Would you tell me the outside diameter of my Toursport 611 175/80 X 15 please?
November 22, 2017
The diameter of a 175/80 R15 is 66cm / 26 inches, though there is some variance in tyre manufacturers and patterns.
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Recommend tire pressure. They are on a
07 cobalt ls. Thanks
July 27, 2016
The tyre pressure for the Nankang Toursport 611 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the drivers door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.

Nankang Toursport 611 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Nankang Toursport 611 averages 69%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 38% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Wear 81%
  • Dry Grip 76%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Handling 70%
  • Wet Grip 50%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 94%

“225 50 r15 size The best dry braking tire according to "Auto Bild" and "Tyre Reviews" tests! They grade it as a summer tire but it is a M+S tire, (in some sizes at least), make it much harder to beat Michelins...”

  • Volkswagen VW Passat g60 Syncro
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 962 found this helpful
Most critical 39%

“By far the worst tyres I’ve ever experienced. The wet grip is appalling, you’d be safer bouncing down the back roads on a space hopper. Do yourself a favour and spend a few pound more. They came fitted to my car when I...”

  • Toyota iq
  • 900 miles
Read full review → 927 found this helpful
Longest term 69%

“These tyres came on my car when i bought it. I actually quite enjoy them in dry conditions and in the wet too. You just have to make sure that you're careful about your driving becouse they grip well on dry surfaces but...”

  • Volkswagen Golf mk2 1.6 petrol 51kw
  • 12,000 miles
Read full review → 992 found this helpful

All 8 Nankang Toursport 611 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
94%
Member
225 50 r15 size
The best dry braking tire according to "Auto Bild" and "Tyre Reviews" tests! They grade it as a summer tire but it is a M+S tire, (in some sizes at least), make it much harder to beat Michelins, Condinentals, Pirellis and other premium tires. As for wet braking is good too, never had the feeling of slipage at various speeds. The ABS/EDL works rarely. This perfect behavior may be accompanied by the AWD Syncro system my car has.
I am never traveling with more than 200 km/h! Up to this speed the car is perfectly stable and it is not affected by winds.
The funny think is that on snow it gives enough traction to climb, easily, snowed roads with a 30°- 40° inclination. Not tested on ice, though, I haven't the opportunity. It works perfectly off road, too, @ 35-40 psi. Not tested on sand!
For more here: https://www.vwsyncro.eu/p/passat-b3b4-syncro-tyres.html
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 962

Tyre reviews and ratingsTyre Reviews Replies

We don't recall a test where this Nankang tyre was the best in braking, looking at the link it seems you're trying to cross reference tests which is sadly not possible due to differing conditions.
39%
Member
  • Toyota iq
  • 175/60 R16
  • 900 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
By far the worst tyres I’ve ever experienced. The wet grip is appalling, you’d be safer bouncing down the back roads on a space hopper. Do yourself a favour and spend a few pound more. They came fitted to my car when I bought it having been on for less than 50 miles. Can’t wait to change them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 927
69%
Member
These tyres came on my car when i bought it. I actually quite enjoy them in dry conditions and in the wet too. You just have to make sure that you're careful about your driving becouse they grip well on dry surfaces but in the wet it can be scary. It's very easy to lock up your wheels when braking in the wet and when turning you can feel them start losing grip, but it was pretty fun on my gutless mk2 golf. On hillstarts i could spin wheels all day long. Sometimes even in second gear. The wear was pretty great too. They where used for one season already when i bought them and now it's my third season on them. There's still quite a lot of life left in them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 992

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53%
Member
Not to happy with the tyre as they only covered 5000miles and the front two are nearly bald on the outer edge and some serious cracking on the outer edge. Went back to the garage I got them from to be told nothing they can do they checked my tracking which was all good. I wouldn't recommend these tyre to my worst enemy unfortunately.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 578
57%
Member
have them on rear but have rear wheel drive car. in scotland avarage temeperature 10-15 C, quite often wet.
On wet car slips and dont grip again just drifts away until turn 180 degrees, yes been on the edge of dying. If you are in rainy cold climat forget it. you may die.
on dry sunny day they behave ok like an average tyre and last long

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 659
80%
Member
  • Nissan
  • 225/45 R17
  • 35,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Impressive for the price on thread longevity. Comfortable. On wet road do not push it. Been happy to drive with these Chinese tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 640
59%
Member
have these on the rear only.
Last forever! especially with the way i drive

absolutely no grip in the wet what so ever, if you drive in the rain dont use these , especially on the front, pure dangerous.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 580
87%
Member
I using this tyres.. this tryes arenot noisy and so comfortable in driving. And look is sporty.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 604
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