Nankang NS-20
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire replaced 🏁 Nankang / NS-ll
- Available Sizes in Line: 225
- Year Released: 2009
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Middle East, Oceania
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Tire Rank :: Nankang NS-20
86 186 in Passenger / Summer
14 25 in High Performance Summer
Description
The Nankang NS-20 is a high-performance summer tire designed for premium sedans, sports coupes, and performance-oriented vehicles. It replaces the Nankang NS-II and brings improved wet grip, lower noise levels, and optimized handling. Featuring an asymmetrical tread pattern, the NS-20 delivers responsive steering, enhanced stability, and superior cornering performance.
Features & Benefits
- Advanced Summer Performance: Designed for dry and wet conditions, offering superior grip and cornering ability.
- Silica-Infused Compound: Enhances traction on both dry and wet roads, improving braking distances.
- Optimized Asymmetrical Tread Pattern: Reduces road noise and improves driving comfort.
- Four Wide Circumferential Grooves: Effectively evacuates water, reducing hydroplaning risk.
- Multi-Sipe Design: Enhances grip and handling stability, particularly at high speeds.
- Updated Compound (2021): Improves wet braking and fuel efficiency, achieving better EU label ratings.
Year Released
The Nankang NS-20 was introduced in 2009, replacing the Nankang NS-II. In late 2021, a compound revision was applied to enhance fuel economy and wet braking performance.
Regions Availability
The NS-20 is sold in USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, East Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Fitments
With sizes ranging from 13 to 22 inches, the NS-20 fits a broad spectrum of high-performance sedans, coupes, and sports cars.
- BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series
- Audi A4, A5, A6, S4, S5
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, S-Class
- Lexus IS, GS, ES, LS
- Infiniti Q50, Q70
- Tesla Model S, Model 3
- Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger
- Nissan 370Z, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-8
- Volkswagen Golf GTI, Honda Civic Type R, Subaru WRX STI
Note: Always verify tire fitment with a tire specialist or the vehicle manufacturer before purchasing.
Final Thoughts
The Nankang NS-20 is a cost-effective high-performance summer tire, offering responsive handling, solid wet and dry grip, and improved ride comfort. It is an excellent choice for drivers seeking a sporty feel without the premium price tag.
Nankang NS-20 Latest News
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May 14, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R17
Ranked #19th of 20. Nankang NS-20Verdict:Very long braking distance, weak traction, and delayed steering response on wet pavement. Very high rolling resistance. Prone to oversteer on dry pavement.
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May 09, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer tire test R19
Ranked #9th of 10. Nankang NS-20Verdict:Good hydroplaning resistance. Low price. Dangerously long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Poor handling and delayed steering response. High rolling resistance.
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May 13, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportscars tested summer tires of different sizes
The new test performed by the German motoring publication involved sports summer tires with a 19-inch rim diameter.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Nankang / NS-20
- Car Type
- Season
- Summer
- Rim Diameter
- 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 22 "
- Width
- 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 305 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- Optional
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... Z (max > 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Nankang / NS-20 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Rolling resistance | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R13 | 155/65 R13 73S | 155/65 R13 | 73S | F | |
R13 | 195/55 R13 80H | 195/55 R13 | 80H | ||
R14 | 155/55 R14 69H | 155/55 R14 | 69H | ||
R14 | 155/65 R14 75H | 155/65 R14 | 75H | ||
R14 | 165/55 R14 72H | 165/55 R14 | 72H | ||
R14 | 175/50 R14 74H | 175/50 R14 | 74H | ||
R14 | 205/60 R14 88H | 205/60 R14 | 88H | E | |
R15 | 165/50 R15 72H | 165/50 R15 | 72H | ||
R15 | 185/45 R15 75V | 185/45 R15 | 75V | E | |
R15 | 195/50 R15 82V | 195/50 R15 | 82V | E | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 85V | 195/55 R15 | 85V | E | |
R15 | 205/55 R15 88V | 205/55 R15 | 88V | E | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91H | 205/60 R15 | 91H | E | |
R15 | 215/40 R15 86W XL | 215/40 R15 | 86W | ||
R16 | 165/40 R16 73V XL | 165/40 R16 | 73V | E | |
R16 | 165/45 R16 74V XL | 165/45 R16 | 74V | E | |
R16 | 175/50 R16 77T | 175/50 R16 | 77T | E | |
R16 | 195/40 R16 80V XL | 195/40 R16 | 80V | ||
R16 | 195/45 R16 80V | 195/45 R16 | 80V | ||
R16 | 195/45 R16 84V XL | 195/45 R16 | 84V | E | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 84H | 195/50 R16 | 84H | ||
R16 | 195/50 R16 84V | 195/50 R16 | 84V | ||
R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | ||
R16 | 195/50 R16 88V XL | 195/50 R16 | 88V | E | |
R16 | 205/40 R16 83V XL | 205/40 R16 | 83V | F | |
R16 | 205/45 R16 83V | 205/45 R16 | 83V | ||
R16 | 205/45 R16 87V XL | 205/45 R16 | 87V | E | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87V | 205/50 R16 | 87V | E | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87W | 205/50 R16 | 87W | E | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 | 91W | ||
R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | E | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94W XL | 205/55 R16 | 94W | E | |
R16 | 215/40 R16 82V | 215/40 R16 | 82V | ||
R16 | 215/40 R16 86V XL | 215/40 R16 | 86V | E | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 86H | 215/45 R16 | 86H | ||
R16 | 215/45 R16 90V XL | 215/45 R16 | 90V | E | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 93H | 215/55 R16 | 93H | ||
R16 | 215/55 R16 93V | 215/55 R16 | 93V | E | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 93W | 215/55 R16 | 93W | ||
R16 | 215/55 R16 97Y XL | 215/55 R16 | 97Y | E | |
R16 | 225/45 R16 89W | 225/45 R16 | 89W | E | |
R16 | 225/50 R16 92V | 225/50 R16 | 92V | ||
R16 | 225/50 R16 92W | 225/50 R16 | 92W | ||
R16 | 225/50 R16 96V XL | 225/50 R16 | 96V | E | |
R16 | 225/50 R16 96W XL | 225/50 R16 | 96W | E | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 95V | 225/55 R16 | 95V | E | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99V XL | 225/55 R16 | 99V | ||
R16 | 225/55 R16 99Y XL | 225/55 R16 | 99Y | E | |
R17 | 165/35 R17 75V XL | 165/35 R17 | 75V | E | |
R17 | 165/40 R17 75V XL | 165/40 R17 | 75V | E | |
R17 | 185/35 R17 82V XL | 185/35 R17 | 82V | E | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 80V | 205/40 R17 | 80V | ||
R17 | 205/40 R17 84H XL | 205/40 R17 | 84H | F | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 84V XL | 205/40 R17 | 84V | E | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 84W XL | 205/40 R17 | 84W | E | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 84V | 205/45 R17 | 84V | ||
R17 | 205/45 R17 84W | 205/45 R17 | 84W | ||
R17 | 205/45 R17 88V XL | 205/45 R17 | 88V | E | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88W XL | 205/45 R17 | 88W | E | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 89V | 205/50 R17 | 89V | ||
R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V | E | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93W XL | 205/50 R17 | 93W | E | |
R17 | 205/55 R17 91V | 205/55 R17 | 91V | ||
R17 | 205/55 R17 91Y | 205/55 R17 | 91Y | ||
R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | ||
R17 | 205/55 R17 95Y XL | 205/55 R17 | 95Y | E | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 83V | 215/40 R17 | 83V | ||
R17 | 215/40 R17 83W | 215/40 R17 | 83W | ||
R17 | 215/40 R17 87V XL | 215/40 R17 | 87V | E | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87W XL | 215/40 R17 | 87W | E | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 87W | 215/45 R17 | 87W | ||
R17 | 215/45 R17 91V XL | 215/45 R17 | 91V | E | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91W XL | 215/45 R17 | 91W | E | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 91W | 215/50 R17 | 91W | ||
R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | E | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95W XL | 215/50 R17 | 95W | E | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94V | 215/55 R17 | 94V | E | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94W | 215/55 R17 | 94W | ||
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | ||
R17 | 215/55 R17 98W XL | 215/55 R17 | 98W | E | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 91V | 225/45 R17 | 91V | ||
R17 | 225/45 R17 91W | 225/45 R17 | 91W | ||
R17 | 225/45 R17 94H XL | 225/45 R17 | 94H | E | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | E | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94W XL | 225/45 R17 | 94W | E | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 94V | 225/50 R17 | 94V | E | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 94Y | 225/50 R17 | 94Y | ||
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | ||
R17 | 225/50 R17 98Y XL | 225/50 R17 | 98Y | E | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 97V | 225/55 R17 | 97V | ||
R17 | 225/55 R17 97W | 225/55 R17 | 97W | ||
R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | ||
R17 | 225/55 R17 101W XL | 225/55 R17 | 101W | E | |
R17 | 235/40 R17 90V | 235/40 R17 | 90V | E | |
R17 | 235/40 R17 90W | 235/40 R17 | 90W | E | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 94W | 235/45 R17 | 94W | ||
R17 | 235/45 R17 97V XL | 235/45 R17 | 97V | E | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 97W XL | 235/45 R17 | 97W | E | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 99V | 235/55 R17 | 99V | ||
R17 | 235/55 R17 99W | 235/55 R17 | 99W | ||
R17 | 235/55 R17 103H XL | 235/55 R17 | 103H | E | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V | ||
R17 | 235/55 R17 103W XL | 235/55 R17 | 103W | E | |
R17 | 245/40 R17 91V | 245/40 R17 | 91V | E | |
R17 | 245/40 R17 91W | 245/40 R17 | 91W | E | |
R17 | 245/45 R17 95V | 245/45 R17 | 95V | E | |
R17 | 245/45 R17 95W | 245/45 R17 | 95W | ||
R17 | 245/45 R17 95Y | 245/45 R17 | 95Y | ||
R17 | 245/45 R17 99W XL | 245/45 R17 | 99W | ||
R17 | 245/45 R17 99Y XL | 245/45 R17 | 99Y | E | |
R17 | 255/40 R17 94V | 255/40 R17 | 94V | E | |
R17 | 255/40 R17 94W | 255/40 R17 | 94W | E | |
R18 | 205/35 R18 81H XL | 205/35 R18 | 81H | E | |
R18 | 215/35 R18 84H XL | 215/35 R18 | 84H | E | |
R18 | 215/35 R18 84Y XL | 215/35 R18 | 84Y | E | |
R18 | 215/40 R18 85V | 215/40 R18 | 85V | ||
R18 | 215/40 R18 85W | 215/40 R18 | 85W | ||
R18 | 215/40 R18 89H XL | 215/40 R18 | 89H | F | |
R18 | 215/40 R18 89V XL | 215/40 R18 | 89V | ||
R18 | 215/40 R18 89W XL | 215/40 R18 | 89W | E | |
R18 | 225/35 R18 83V | 225/35 R18 | 83V | ||
R18 | 225/35 R18 83Y | 225/35 R18 | 83Y | ||
R18 | 225/35 R18 87H XL | 225/35 R18 | 87H | F | |
R18 | 225/35 R18 87V XL | 225/35 R18 | 87V | ||
R18 | 225/35 R18 87Y XL | 225/35 R18 | 87Y | E | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 88V | 225/40 R18 | 88V | ||
R18 | 225/40 R18 88W | 225/40 R18 | 88W | ||
R18 | 225/40 R18 92H XL | 225/40 R18 | 92H | E | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92V XL | 225/40 R18 | 92V | ||
R18 | 225/40 R18 92W XL | 225/40 R18 | 92W | E | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 91V | 225/45 R18 | 91V | ||
R18 | 225/45 R18 91W | 225/45 R18 | 91W | ||
R18 | 225/45 R18 95H XL | 225/45 R18 | 95H | E | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V | ||
R18 | 225/45 R18 95W XL | 225/45 R18 | 95W | E | |
R18 | 225/55 R18 98V | 225/55 R18 | 98V | E | |
R18 | 235/40 R18 91W | 235/40 R18 | 91W | ||
R18 | 235/40 R18 95H XL | 235/40 R18 | 95H | E | |
R18 | 235/40 R18 95W XL | 235/40 R18 | 95W | E | |
R18 | 245/35 R18 88W | 245/35 R18 | 88W | ||
R18 | 245/35 R18 88Y | 245/35 R18 | 88Y | ||
R18 | 245/35 R18 92H XL | 245/35 R18 | 92H | E | |
R18 | 245/35 R18 92W XL | 245/35 R18 | 92W | ||
R18 | 245/35 R18 92Y XL | 245/35 R18 | 92Y | E | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 93W | 245/40 R18 | 93W | ||
R18 | 245/40 R18 97H XL | 245/40 R18 | 97H | E | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 97W XL | 245/40 R18 | 97W | E | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 96Y | 245/45 R18 | 96Y | ||
R18 | 245/45 R18 100H XL | 245/45 R18 | 100H | E | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 100W XL | 245/45 R18 | 100W | E | |
R18 | 245/45 R18 100Y XL | 245/45 R18 | 100Y | E | |
R18 | 245/50 R18 100Y | 245/50 R18 | 100Y | ||
R18 | 245/50 R18 104H XL | 245/50 R18 | 104H | ||
R18 | 245/50 R18 104Y XL | 245/50 R18 | 104Y | E | |
R18 | 255/35 R18 94H XL | 255/35 R18 | 94H | E | |
R18 | 255/35 R18 94W XL | 255/35 R18 | 94W | E | |
R18 | 255/45 R18 99Y | 255/45 R18 | 99Y | E | |
R18 | 255/45 R18 103H XL | 255/45 R18 | 103H | ||
R18 | 265/35 R18 93H | 265/35 R18 | 93H | E | |
R18 | 265/35 R18 93W | 265/35 R18 | 93W | ||
R18 | 265/35 R18 93Y | 265/35 R18 | 93Y | ||
R18 | 265/35 R18 97W XL | 265/35 R18 | 97W | ||
R18 | 265/35 R18 97Y XL | 265/35 R18 | 97Y | E | |
R18 | 275/35 R18 95H | 275/35 R18 | 95H | E | |
R18 | 275/35 R18 95Y | 275/35 R18 | 95Y | E | |
R19 | 215/35 R19 81V | 215/35 R19 | 81V | ||
R19 | 215/35 R19 81Y | 215/35 R19 | 81Y | ||
R19 | 215/35 R19 85V XL | 215/35 R19 | 85V | ||
R19 | 215/35 R19 85Y XL | 215/35 R19 | 85Y | E | |
R19 | 225/35 R19 84Y | 225/35 R19 | 84Y | ||
R19 | 225/35 R19 88Y XL | 225/35 R19 | 88Y | E | |
R19 | 225/40 R19 93Y XL | 225/40 R19 | 93Y | E | |
R19 | 235/35 R19 87Y | 235/35 R19 | 87Y | ||
R19 | 235/35 R19 91Y XL | 235/35 R19 | 91Y | E | |
R19 | 245/35 R19 93W XL | 245/35 R19 | 93W | ||
R19 | 245/35 R19 93Y XL | 245/35 R19 | 93Y | E | |
R19 | 245/40 R19 98Y XL | 245/40 R19 | 98Y | E | |
R19 | 245/45 R19 98Y | 245/45 R19 | 98Y | ||
R19 | 255/30 R19 91W XL | 255/30 R19 | 91W | ||
R19 | 255/30 R19 91Y XL | 255/30 R19 | 91Y | E | |
R19 | 255/35 R19 96W | 255/35 R19 | 96W | ||
R19 | 255/35 R19 96Y XL | 255/35 R19 | 96Y | E | |
R19 | 255/40 R19 96Y | 255/40 R19 | 96Y | ||
R19 | 255/40 R19 100Y XL | 255/40 R19 | 100Y | E | |
R19 | 265/30 R19 93W XL | 265/30 R19 | 93W | ||
R19 | 265/30 R19 93Y XL | 265/30 R19 | 93Y | E | |
R19 | 265/35 R19 94Y | 265/35 R19 | 94Y | ||
R19 | 265/35 R19 98Y XL | 265/35 R19 | 98Y | E | |
R19 | 275/30 R19 96Y XL | 275/30 R19 | 96Y | E | |
R19 | 275/35 R19 95W | 275/35 R19 | 95W | ||
R19 | 275/35 R19 96W | 275/35 R19 | 96W | ||
R19 | 275/35 R19 96Y | 275/35 R19 | 96Y | E | |
R19 | 275/40 R19 101W XL | 275/40 R19 | 101W | ||
R19 | 275/40 R19 101Y | 275/40 R19 | 101Y | E | |
R19 | 285/30 R19 94Y | 285/30 R19 | 94Y | ||
R19 | 285/30 R19 98Y XL | 285/30 R19 | 98Y | E | |
R19 | 295/30 R19 100Y XL | 295/30 R19 | 100Y | E | |
R19 | 305/30 R19 102Y XL | 305/30 R19 | 102Y | E | |
R20 | 215/30 R20 82W XL | 215/30 R20 | 82W | E | |
R20 | 225/30 R20 85V XL | 225/30 R20 | 85V | ||
R20 | 225/30 R20 85W XL | 225/30 R20 | 85W | E | |
R20 | 225/35 R20 93Y XL | 225/35 R20 | 93Y | E | |
R20 | 235/30 R20 88Y XL | 235/30 R20 | 88Y | E | |
R20 | 235/35 R20 88V | 235/35 R20 | 88V | ||
R20 | 235/35 R20 88W | 235/35 R20 | 88W | ||
R20 | 235/35 R20 92V XL | 235/35 R20 | 92V | ||
R20 | 235/35 R20 92W | 235/35 R20 | 92W | ||
R20 | 235/35 R20 92W XL | 235/35 R20 | 92W | ||
R20 | 245/30 R20 90Y | 245/30 R20 | 90Y | ||
R20 | 245/30 R20 95Y XL | 245/30 R20 | 95Y | E | |
R20 | 245/35 R20 95Y XL | 245/35 R20 | 95Y | E | |
R20 | 245/40 R20 95Y | 245/40 R20 | 95Y | E | |
R20 | 255/30 R20 92W XL | 255/30 R20 | 92W | ||
R20 | 255/30 R20 92Y XL | 255/30 R20 | 92Y | E | |
R20 | 255/35 R20 97W XL | 255/35 R20 | 97W | ||
R20 | 255/35 R20 97Y XL | 255/35 R20 | 97Y | E | |
R20 | 275/30 R20 93W | 275/30 R20 | 93W | ||
R20 | 275/30 R20 93Y | 275/30 R20 | 93Y | ||
R20 | 275/30 R20 97W XL | 275/30 R20 | 97W | ||
R20 | 275/30 R20 97Y XL | 275/30 R20 | 97Y | E | |
R20 | 275/35 R20 102Y XL | 275/35 R20 | 102Y | E | |
R20 | 285/30 R20 99W XL | 285/30 R20 | 99W | ||
R20 | 285/30 R20 99Y XL | 285/30 R20 | 99Y | E | |
R22 | 225/30 R22 87W XL | 225/30 R22 | 87W | ||
R22 | 245/30 R22 95W XL | 245/30 R22 | 95W | E |
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Questions and Answers
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May 14, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R17
Ranked #19th of 20. Nankang NS-20Verdict:Very long braking distance, weak traction, and delayed steering response on wet pavement. Very high rolling resistance. Prone to oversteer on dry pavement.
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May 09, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Summer tire test R19
Ranked #9th of 10. Nankang NS-20Verdict:Good hydroplaning resistance. Low price. Dangerously long braking distance on wet and dry pavements. Poor handling and delayed steering response. High rolling resistance.
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May 13, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportscars tested summer tires of different sizes
The new test performed by the German motoring publication involved sports summer tires with a 19-inch rim diameter. -
Apr 26, 2020Article
Auto Zeitung 2020: Summer tire test
During one of the largest tests ever conducted by the German publication Auto Zeitung, the experts compared the performance of 20 225/50 R17 tire sets by 13 criteria. -
Jan 21, 2013Video
BMW M3 / RWD vs other cars in a snow race - Winter tyre vs summer tyres
Update: The M3 VS a 4x4 Perhaps one of the worst cars on snow, an automatic (SMG) BMW M3 with 255/35 R19 rear tyres in a "race" against various other vehicles. The first one to the top of the small, snow covered incline wins.