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Nankang SP-9

Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season
Type: / All Season
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Key Facts

  • Year Released: 2014
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East
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– A few drivers mentioned that they were impressed by the smooth and quiet ride of this tire.
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– The car owners said that these tires performed very well in a variety of conditions, including snow, rain and dry conditions.
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– Most users agreed that the tires were great value for money.
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Summary

Description

The Nankang SP-9 is an all-season touring tire designed for SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks, offering reliable year-round performance. Engineered for comfort, handling stability, and extended tread life, the SP-9 features a symmetric, non-directional tread pattern that enhances wet and dry traction while reducing road noise.

Features & Benefits

  • Enhanced Wet Traction: Four wide straight grooves improve water drainage, reducing hydroplaning risk in rainy conditions.
  • Improved Comfort & Ride Stability: Optimized sipe distribution minimizes road impact, enhancing ride quality.
  • Steady Handling & Control: A solid center rib ensures stable steering response on highways.
  • Reduced Noise at High Speeds: Five-pitch tread design lowers road noise, ensuring a quieter driving experience.
  • Even Tread Wear: The optimized tread profile promotes uniform pressure distribution, extending tread life.
  • Versatile Fitment Options: Available in multiple sizes ranging from 13 to 22 inches, making it compatible with a broad range of SUVs and crossovers.

Year Released

The Nankang SP-9 was released in 2014.

Regions Availability

The SP-9 is available in USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Fitments

The SP-9 is manufactured in sizes ranging from 13 to 22 inches, making it suitable for compact crossovers, full-size SUVs, and light trucks.

  • Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue
  • Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester
  • Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Nissan Murano, Honda Pilot
  • Chevrolet Traverse, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Sorento
  • BMW X3, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5
  • Lexus RX, Porsche Macan, Tesla Model Y

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

Final Thoughts

The Nankang SP-9 is a well-balanced all-season tire designed for SUV and crossover owners who seek a comfortable, quiet, and stable ride. With strong wet traction, efficient noise reduction, and extended tread life, the SP-9 delivers a reliable driving experience at a competitive price point.

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Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Nankang / SP-9
Car Type
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 "
Width
175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 315 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
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 / SP-9 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Rolling resistance Load range Price
R14 175/65 R14 82H 175/65 R14 82H
R14 185/60 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82H
R14 185/65 R14 86H 185/65 R14 86H
R14 195/60 R14 86H 195/60 R14 86H
R14 195/65 R14 89H 195/65 R14 89H
R14 205/60 R14 88H 205/60 R14 88H
R15 175/50 R15 75H 175/50 R15 75H
R15 175/65 R15 88H XL 175/65 R15 88H XL XL
R15 185/60 R15 88H XL 185/60 R15 88H XL XL
R15 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H
R15 195/50 R15 82H 195/50 R15 82H
R15 195/55 R15 85V 195/55 R15 85V
R15 195/60 R15 88H 195/60 R15 88H
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H
R15 195/70 R15 92H 195/70 R15 92H E
R15 205/50 R15 86V 205/50 R15 86V
R15 205/55 R15 88V 205/55 R15 88V
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H
R15 205/65 R15 95H 205/65 R15 95H
R15 205/70 R15 96H 205/70 R15 96H
R15 215/60 R15 94H 215/60 R15 94H
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H
R15 215/70 R15 98H 215/70 R15 98H
R15 225/60 R15 96V 225/60 R15 96V
R15 235/60 R15 98S 235/60 R15 98S E
R15 295/50 R15 108H 295/50 R15 108H WL
R16 195/50 R16 88V XL 195/50 R16 88V XL XL
R16 195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87V
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/60 R16 96V XL 205/60 R16 96V XL XL
R16 205/65 R16 95H 205/65 R16 95H
R16 205/70 R16 97H 205/70 R16 97H
R16 215/60 R16 99V XL 215/60 R16 99V XL XL
R16 215/65 R16 102H XL 215/65 R16 102H XL XL
R16 215/65 R16 102V XL 215/65 R16 102V XL
R16 215/70 R16 100H 215/70 R16 100H E
R16 225/50 R16 92V 225/50 R16 92V
R16 225/60 R16 98V 225/60 R16 98V
R16 225/65 R16 100H 225/65 R16 100H
R16 225/70 R16 103H 225/70 R16 103H
R16 235/60 R16 100V 235/60 R16 100V
R16 235/65 R16 107V XL 235/65 R16 107V XL XL
R16 235/70 R16 106H 235/70 R16 106H E
R16 255/65 R16 109H 255/65 R16 109H E
R16 255/70 R16 111H 255/70 R16 111H
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL XL
R17 215/50 R17 95V XL 215/50 R17 95V XL XL
R17 215/55 R17 98V XL 215/55 R17 98V XL XL
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H
R17 215/65 R17 99V 215/65 R17 99V
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL XL
R17 225/55 R17 101V XL 225/55 R17 101V XL XL
R17 225/60 R17 99H 225/60 R17 99H
R17 225/60 R17 99V 225/60 R17 99V E
R17 225/65 R17 102V 225/65 R17 102V E
R17 235/55 R17 99V 235/55 R17 99V E
R17 235/55 R17 103V XL 235/55 R17 103V XL E XL
R17 235/60 R17 102V 235/60 R17 102V E
R17 235/65 R17 108V XL 235/65 R17 108V XL E XL
R17 245/65 R17 111H XL 245/65 R17 111H XL E XL
R17 245/70 R17 110H 245/70 R17 110H E
R17 255/60 R17 110V XL 255/60 R17 110V XL XL
R17 265/65 R17 112H 265/65 R17 112H
R17 265/70 R17 115H 265/70 R17 115H C
R17 275/55 R17 109V 275/55 R17 109V
R18 215/50 R18 92W 215/50 R18 92W E
R18 215/55 R18 99V XL 215/55 R18 99V XL E XL
R18 225/50 R18 95W 225/50 R18 95W
R18 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98V C
R18 225/60 R18 100H 225/60 R18 100H
R18 225/60 R18 104V XL 225/60 R18 104V XL
R18 225/60 R18 104W XL 225/60 R18 104W XL
R18 235/50 R18 101V XL 235/50 R18 101V XL E XL
R18 235/55 R18 104V XL 235/55 R18 104V XL E XL
R18 235/60 R18 107V XL 235/60 R18 107V XL E XL
R18 235/60 R18 107W XL 235/60 R18 107W XL
R18 235/65 R18 106H 235/65 R18 106H E
R18 235/65 R18 106V 235/65 R18 106V
R18 245/60 R18 105H 245/60 R18 105H E
R18 245/60 R18 105V 245/60 R18 105V
R18 255/55 R18 109V XL 255/55 R18 109V XL E XL
R18 255/60 R18 112W XL 255/60 R18 112W XL
R18 255/65 R18 111H 255/65 R18 111H
R18 255/70 R18 113H 255/70 R18 113H
R18 265/60 R18 110H 265/60 R18 110H E
R18 265/65 R18 114H 265/65 R18 114H
R18 265/70 R18 116H 265/70 R18 116H
R18 265/70 R18 116V 265/70 R18 116V
R18 275/60 R18 113H 275/60 R18 113H
R18 275/65 R18 116H 275/65 R18 116H
R18 285/60 R18 116H 285/60 R18 116H
R19 205/55 R19 97V XL 205/55 R19 97V XL
R19 225/55 R19 99V 225/55 R19 99V
R19 225/55 R19 99Y 225/55 R19 99Y E
R19 235/50 R19 99V 235/50 R19 99V
R19 235/50 R19 103W XL 235/50 R19 103W XL XL
R19 235/55 R19 105V XL 235/55 R19 105V XL E XL
R19 235/55 R19 105W XL 235/55 R19 105W XL C XL
R19 245/55 R19 107H XL 245/55 R19 107H XL E XL
R19 255/45 R19 104W XL 255/45 R19 104W XL XL
R19 255/50 R19 107V XL 255/50 R19 107V XL E XL
R19 255/50 R19 107Y XL 255/50 R19 107Y XL XL
R19 255/55 R19 111V XL 255/55 R19 111V XL XL
R19 255/55 R19 111Y XL 255/55 R19 111Y XL C XL
R19 255/60 R19 109V 255/60 R19 109V
R19 265/50 R19 110H XL 265/50 R19 110H XL E XL
R19 265/50 R19 110Y XL 265/50 R19 110Y XL XL
R19 265/55 R19 113Y XL 265/55 R19 113Y XL
R19 275/55 R19 111V 275/55 R19 111V
R20 235/40 R20 96Y XL 235/40 R20 96Y XL XL
R20 235/55 R20 105V XL 235/55 R20 105V XL E XL
R20 245/50 R20 102V 245/50 R20 102V E
R20 255/45 R20 105W XL 255/45 R20 105W XL E XL
R20 255/50 R20 109V XL 255/50 R20 109V XL XL
R20 255/50 R20 109Y XL 255/50 R20 109Y XL C XL
R20 255/55 R20 110Y XL 255/55 R20 110Y XL C XL
R20 265/45 R20 108V XL 265/45 R20 108V XL E XL
R20 265/45 R20 108Y XL 265/45 R20 108Y XL C XL
R20 265/50 R20 111V XL 265/50 R20 111V XL E XL
R20 275/45 R20 110V XL 275/45 R20 110V XL XL
R20 275/45 R20 110Y XL 275/45 R20 110Y XL C XL
R20 275/50 R20 113H XL 275/50 R20 113H XL XL
R20 275/50 R20 113W XL 275/50 R20 113W XL C XL
R20 285/40 R20 108Y XL 285/40 R20 108Y XL
R20 285/45 R20 112Y XL 285/45 R20 112Y XL C XL
R20 285/50 R20 116V XL 285/50 R20 116V XL C XL
R20 295/40 R20 110Y XL 295/40 R20 110Y XL
R21 255/45 R21 105W XL 255/45 R21 105W XL C XL
R21 265/40 R21 105Y XL 265/40 R21 105Y XL E XL
R21 265/45 R21 104V 265/45 R21 104V
R21 275/40 R21 107Y XL 275/40 R21 107Y XL C XL
R21 275/45 R21 110W XL 275/45 R21 110W XL C XL
R21 275/45 R21 110Y XL 275/45 R21 110Y XL C XL
R21 275/50 R21 113W XL 275/50 R21 113W XL XL
R21 285/40 R21 109Y XL 285/40 R21 109Y XL C XL
R21 285/45 R21 113Y XL 285/45 R21 113Y XL
R21 295/35 R21 107W XL 295/35 R21 107W XL XL
R21 295/35 R21 107Y XL 295/35 R21 107Y XL
R21 295/40 R21 111W XL 295/40 R21 111W XL C XL
R21 315/40 R21 111Y 315/40 R21 111Y
R22 265/40 R22 106V XL 265/40 R22 106V XL XL
R22 265/40 R22 106Y XL 265/40 R22 106Y XL
R22 275/40 R22 108Y XL 275/40 R22 108Y XL C XL
R22 285/40 R22 110Y XL 285/40 R22 110Y XL

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