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Reasons to buy vote if agree

– The drivers agreed that the tires were good value for money.
– Many motorists said that these tires provided responsive handling and a crisp steering response in both wet and dry conditions.
– One driver wrote that he was really surprised how quiet this tire was.

Reasons not to buy

– One disappointed driver said that hydroplaning on wet highways was something he had never experienced until he put these tires on.
– Some owners complained about the tires' poor quality.
– Some users were disgruntled by the noise that was produced by the tire.
– Based on some reviews, the tire was not as durable as the drivers expected.

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Tire Rank :: Nankang AS-2+

 156  105 in Passenger / Summer

 29  13 in High Performance Summer

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Nankang AS-2+



Description

The Nankang AS-2+ is a high-performance summer tire designed for modern sports sedans, coupes, and performance vehicles. It features an advanced tread design with wider section grooves for improved water dispersion, lower rolling resistance, and enhanced wet grip. The tire is developed using 3D simulation software, optimizing its performance in both dry and wet conditions.

Features & Benefits

  • Four Deep Circumferential Grooves: Rapid water evacuation minimizes the risk of hydroplaning on wet surfaces.
  • Asymmetrical Tread Design: Enhances stability, cornering grip, and high-speed control.
  • Reinforced Sidewalls: Improves durability and structural rigidity, reducing tread deformation at high speeds.
  • Chamfered Shoulder Grooves: Reduces road noise for a smoother, quieter ride.
  • Serrated Groove Walls: Helps disperse air and water for improved traction and lower noise levels.
  • High-Grip Tread Compound: Optimized for maximum dry and wet grip while ensuring efficient rolling resistance.
  • Run-Flat Option (ZPMS Model): Provides continued mobility in case of a puncture, eliminating the need for an immediate tire change.

Year Released

The Nankang AS-2+ was released in 2017.

Regions Availability

The Nankang AS-2+ is available in Europe, Russia, East Asia, and Oceania.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Fitments

The Nankang AS-2+ is available in 94 sizes, ranging from 16 to 22 inches, making it suitable for sports sedans, coupes, and high-performance vehicles.

  • BMW 3 Series (F30, G20)
  • Audi A4, S4
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205, W206)
  • Lexus IS
  • Infiniti Q50
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI, R
  • Honda Civic Type R
  • Ford Focus RS, ST
  • Subaru WRX, WRX STI
  • Hyundai i30 N
  • BMW 5 Series, 7 Series
  • Audi A6, A7
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class
  • Jaguar XE, XF

Note: Always confirm fitment with a tire specialist or vehicle manufacturer before purchasing.

Final Thoughts

The Nankang AS-2+ is an affordable yet capable high-performance summer tire, offering solid grip in dry and wet conditions while maintaining good ride comfort. Its advanced tread design, reinforced structure, and chamfered grooves make it a worthy competitor in the high-performance summer tire category.


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Nankang / AS-2+
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 "
Width
175 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 315 mm
Aspect Ratio
25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Nankang / AS-2+ Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Rolling resistance Load range Price
R16 175/50 R16 81H 175/50 R16 81H
R16 175/50 R16 81H XL 175/50 R16 81H XL
R16 195/40 R16 80W XL 195/40 R16 80W XL F XL
R16 195/45 R16 84V XL 195/45 R16 84V XL
R16 195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87V
R16 205/45 R16 87V XL 205/45 R16 87V XL
R16 205/55 R16 94V XL 205/55 R16 94V XL E XL
R16 205/55 R16 94W XL 205/55 R16 94W XL E XL
R16 205/60 R16 92V 205/60 R16 92V
R16 215/40 R16 86V XL 215/40 R16 86V XL E XL
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL
R16 215/55 R16 93V 215/55 R16 93V
R16 215/55 R16 97Y XL 215/55 R16 97Y XL E XL
R16 225/55 R16 99Y XL 225/55 R16 99Y XL
R16 245/45 R16 94W 245/45 R16 94W E
R17 205/40 R17 84V XL 205/40 R17 84V XL E XL
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL E XL
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL E XL
R17 205/50 R17 93Y XL 205/50 R17 93Y XL E XL
R17 205/55 R17 95V XL 205/55 R17 95V XL
R17 215/40 R17 87V XL 215/40 R17 87V XL
R17 215/40 R17 87W 215/40 R17 87W
R17 215/40 R17 87W XL 215/40 R17 87W XL
R17 215/45 R17 91V XL 215/45 R17 91V XL E XL
R17 215/45 R17 91W XL 215/45 R17 91W XL
R17 215/50 R17 95Y XL 215/50 R17 95Y XL C XL
R17 215/55 R17 98W XL 215/55 R17 98W XL
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H E
R17 225/35 R17 86Y XL 225/35 R17 86Y XL XL
R17 225/45 R17 91Y 225/45 R17 91Y
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL E XL
R17 225/45 R17 94Y XL 225/45 R17 94Y XL E XL
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL
R17 225/50 R17 98Y XL 225/50 R17 98Y XL E XL
R17 225/55 R17 101Y XL 225/55 R17 101Y XL E XL
R17 235/50 R17 96W 235/50 R17 96W
R17 235/55 R17 103W XL 235/55 R17 103W XL
R17 255/45 R17 98Y 255/45 R17 98Y E
R18 225/35 R18 87Y XL 225/35 R18 87Y XL E XL
R18 225/40 R18 92W XL 225/40 R18 92W XL
R18 225/40 R18 92Y XL 225/40 R18 92Y XL E XL
R18 235/40 R18 95Y XL 235/40 R18 95Y XL E XL
R18 235/45 R18 98W XL 235/45 R18 98W XL
R18 245/35 R18 92Y XL 245/35 R18 92Y XL
R18 245/40 R18 97Y XL 245/40 R18 97Y XL
R18 245/45 R18 100Y XL 245/45 R18 100Y XL E XL
R18 245/50 R18 104W XL 245/50 R18 104W XL C XL
R18 255/35 R18 94Y XL 255/35 R18 94Y XL E XL
R18 265/35 R18 97Y XL 265/35 R18 97Y XL E XL
R18 275/35 R18 99Y XL 275/35 R18 99Y XL E XL
R19 225/35 R19 88Y XL 225/35 R19 88Y XL E XL
R19 225/40 R19 93Y XL 225/40 R19 93Y XL E XL
R19 225/45 R19 96W XL 225/45 R19 96W XL
R19 235/35 R19 91Y XL 235/35 R19 91Y XL E XL
R19 235/40 R19 96Y XL 235/40 R19 96Y XL
R19 245/35 R19 93Y XL 245/35 R19 93Y XL
R19 245/40 R19 98Y XL 245/40 R19 98Y XL E XL
R19 255/35 R19 96Y XL 255/35 R19 96Y XL E XL
R19 265/35 R19 98Y XL 265/35 R19 98Y XL E XL
R19 275/30 R19 96Y XL 275/30 R19 96Y XL E XL
R19 275/35 R19 96Y 275/35 R19 96Y E
R19 285/35 R19 103Y XL 285/35 R19 103Y XL E XL
R20 225/35 R20 93Y XL 225/35 R20 93Y XL E XL
R20 235/45 R20 100W XL 235/45 R20 100W XL E XL
R20 245/30 R20 90Y XL 245/30 R20 90Y XL E XL
R20 245/35 R20 95Y XL 245/35 R20 95Y XL C XL
R20 245/40 R20 99Y 245/40 R20 99Y
R20 245/40 R20 99Y XL 245/40 R20 99Y XL
R20 245/40 R20 103Y XL 245/40 R20 103Y XL
R20 245/45 R20 103Y XL 245/45 R20 103Y XL E XL
R20 255/30 R20 92Y XL 255/30 R20 92Y XL E XL
R20 255/35 R20 97Y XL 255/35 R20 97Y XL E XL
R20 255/40 R20 101Y XL 255/40 R20 101Y XL E XL
R20 265/30 R20 94Y XL 265/30 R20 94Y XL E XL
R20 265/35 R20 99Y XL 265/35 R20 99Y XL XL
R20 275/30 R20 97Y XL 275/30 R20 97Y XL E XL
R20 275/35 R20 102Y 275/35 R20 102Y
R20 275/40 R20 106Y XL 275/40 R20 106Y XL
R20 285/25 R20 93Y XL 285/25 R20 93Y XL E XL
R20 285/30 R20 99Y XL 285/30 R20 99Y XL E XL
R20 295/25 R20 95Y XL 295/25 R20 95Y XL XL
R20 295/35 R20 105Y XL 295/35 R20 105Y XL XL
R20 315/35 R20 110Y XL 315/35 R20 110Y XL
R21 235/30 R21 91Y XL 235/30 R21 91Y XL XL
R21 245/30 R21 91Y XL 245/30 R21 91Y XL
R21 245/35 R21 96Y XL 245/35 R21 96Y XL
R21 255/35 R21 98Y XL 255/35 R21 98Y XL
R21 265/45 R21 104W 265/45 R21 104W E
R21 275/30 R21 98Y 275/30 R21 98Y
R21 275/30 R21 98Y XL 275/30 R21 98Y XL
R21 275/35 R21 103Y XL 275/35 R21 103Y XL
R21 285/30 R21 100Y 285/30 R21 100Y
R21 285/30 R21 100Y XL 285/30 R21 100Y XL
R22 285/35 R22 106W XL 285/35 R22 106W XL C XL

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