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Nankang Sportnex NS-2

Passenger - Ultra High Performance Summer
Type: / Summer
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HIGH-SPEED DURABILITY CORNERING STABILITY SUMMER DRY GRIP WET TRACTION PERFORMANCE SEDANS RESPONSIVE HANDLING LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE AFFORDABLE UHP ENTHUSIAST DRIVING ULTRA HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYDROPLANING RESISTANCE SILICA COMPOUND SPORTS CARS
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Summary

Description

The Nankang Sportnex NS-2 is an ultra high-performance (UHP) summer tire, designed for sports cars, performance sedans, and enthusiasts seeking responsive handling and enhanced grip. The NS-2 remains a popular choice in the budget UHP category, offering a balance of wet and dry traction, stability, and efficiency.

Features & Benefits

  • Double-Wide Straight Groove Design: Improves water evacuation, enhancing wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.
  • Silica-Infused Tread Compound: Enhances grip on wet surfaces while reducing rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency.
  • High-Hardness Filler Sidewall Design: Reduces deformation in hard cornering, improving steering precision and stability.
  • Jointless Nylon Cap Ply: Reinforces the tire structure, reducing heat buildup and increasing high-speed durability.
  • Enhanced Handling Performance: Ensures better road feedback and cornering stability for spirited driving.

Year Released

The Nankang Sportnex NS-2 was released in 2017.

Regions Availability

This tire is available in the USA, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

The Nankang Sportnex NS-2 is ideal for high-performance sedans, coupes, and sports cars. Some popular vehicle fitments include:

  • Honda Civic Type R
  • Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • BMW 3 Series (E90, F30)
  • Ford Mustang EcoBoost
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Nissan 350Z / 370Z
  • Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • Audi A4 S-Line

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Nankang Sportnex NS-2 is an affordable ultra high-performance summer tire, designed for enthusiasts seeking enhanced wet and dry grip, improved handling, and high-speed durability. With reinforced construction and silica-based tread compound, the NS-2 delivers predictable performance for aggressive driving, making it a cost-effective choice for budget-conscious performance drivers.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Nankang / Sportnex NS-2
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 "
Width
155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 mm
Aspect Ratio
30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
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 / Sportnex NS-2 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Max inflation pressure Tire weight Approved rim width Max load Load range Sidewall styling Tread depth Price
R13 175/50 R13 72V 175/50 R13 72V
R13 175/60 R13 77H 175/60 R13 77H
R13 195/60 R13 83H 195/60 R13 83H
R14 155/65 R14 75V 155/65 R14 75V
R14 185/50 R14 77V 185/50 R14 77V
R14 205/60 R14 92H XL 205/60 R14 92H XL XL
R15 185/45 R15 75V 185/45 R15 75V
R15 185/55 R15 82V 185/55 R15 82V
R15 195/45 R15 78V 195/45 R15 78V
R15 195/50 R15 82V 195/50 R15 82V
R15 195/55 R15 85V 195/55 R15 85V
R15 205/50 R15 86V 205/50 R15 86V
R15 205/55 R15 88V 205/55 R15 88V
R16 165/45 R16 74V XL 165/45 R16 74V XL XL
R16 195/45 R16 84V XL 195/45 R16 84V XL XL
R16 195/50 R16 84V 195/50 R16 84V
R16 205/40 R16 83V XL 205/40 R16 83V XL XL
R16 205/45 R16 87V XL 205/45 R16 87V XL XL
R16 205/50 R16 87V 205/50 R16 87V
R16 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V
R16 215/40 R16 86W XL 215/40 R16 86W XL XL
R16 215/55 R16 93V 215/55 R16 93V
R16 215/55 R16 97W XL 215/55 R16 97W XL XL
R16 225/50 R16 92V 225/50 R16 92V
R16 225/55 R16 95V 225/55 R16 95V
R16 225/55 R16 95W 225/55 R16 95W
R16 225/55 R16 99V XL 225/55 R16 99V XL XL
R17 165/40 R17 73V XL 165/40 R17 73V XL XL
R17 185/35 R17 82V XL 185/35 R17 82V XL XL
R17 205/40 R17 84V XL 205/40 R17 84V XL XL
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL XL
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL XL
R17 205/50 R17 93W XL 205/50 R17 93W XL XL
R17 215/40 R17 83H 215/40 R17 83H
R17 215/45 R17 91H XL 215/45 R17 91H XL XL
R17 215/45 R17 91W XL 215/45 R17 91W XL XL
R17 215/50 R17 91V 215/50 R17 91V
R17 225/45 R17 94H XL 225/45 R17 94H XL XL
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL XL
R17 225/55 R17 101W XL 225/55 R17 101W XL XL
R17 235/40 R17 90V 235/40 R17 90V
R17 235/45 R17 94V 235/45 R17 94V
R17 245/40 R17 91V 245/40 R17 91V
R17 245/40 R17 91W 245/40 R17 91W
R17 245/45 R17 95H 245/45 R17 95H
R17 255/40 R17 94V 255/40 R17 94V
R17 275/40 R17 98W 275/40 R17 98W
R18 205/35 R18 81H XL 205/35 R18 81H XL XL
R18 215/35 R18 84H XL 215/35 R18 84H XL XL
R18 215/35 R18 84W XL 215/35 R18 84W XL XL
R18 215/40 R18 89H XL 215/40 R18 89H XL XL
R18 215/40 R18 89W XL 215/40 R18 89W XL XL
R18 225/35 R18 87H XL 225/35 R18 87H XL XL
R18 225/35 R18 87W XL 225/35 R18 87W XL XL
R18 225/40 R18 92H XL 225/40 R18 92H XL XL
R18 225/40 R18 92W XL 225/40 R18 92W XL XL
R18 225/45 R18 95H XL 225/45 R18 95H XL XL
R18 225/45 R18 95W XL 225/45 R18 95W XL XL
R18 235/40 R18 95H XL 235/40 R18 95H XL XL
R18 235/40 R18 95W XL 235/40 R18 95W XL XL
R18 245/40 R18 97H XL 245/40 R18 97H XL XL
R18 245/40 R18 97W XL 245/40 R18 97W XL XL
R18 245/45 R18 100H XL 245/45 R18 100H XL XL
R18 245/45 R18 100W XL 245/45 R18 100W XL XL
R18 245/45 R18 100Y XL 245/45 R18 100Y XL XL
R18 255/35 R18 94H XL 255/35 R18 94H XL XL
R18 255/35 R18 94W XL 255/35 R18 94W XL XL
R18 265/35 R18 93H 265/35 R18 93H
R18 265/35 R18 93W 265/35 R18 93W
R18 275/35 R18 95H 275/35 R18 95H
R18 275/35 R18 95Y 275/35 R18 95Y
R18 285/30 R18 93H 285/30 R18 93H
R18 285/30 R18 93Y 285/30 R18 93Y
R20 225/30 R20 85W XL 225/30 R20 85W XL XL
R20 225/35 R20 90Y XL 225/35 R20 90Y XL XL
R20 235/30 R20 88W XL 235/30 R20 88W XL XL
R20 235/35 R20 92W XL 235/35 R20 92W XL XL
R20 245/30 R20 95Y XL 245/30 R20 95Y XL XL
R20 245/35 R20 95Y XL 245/35 R20 95Y XL XL
R20 245/40 R20 95Y 245/40 R20 95Y
R20 255/30 R20 92Y XL 255/30 R20 92Y XL XL
R20 255/35 R20 97Y XL 255/35 R20 97Y XL XL
R20 275/30 R20 97Y XL 275/30 R20 97Y XL XL
R20 275/35 R20 102Y XL 275/35 R20 102Y XL XL
R20 285/30 R20 99Y XL 285/30 R20 99Y XL XL
R22 245/30 R22 92W XL 245/30 R22 92W XL XL
R22 255/30 R22 95W XL 255/30 R22 95W XL XL
R22 265/30 R22 100W XL 265/30 R22 100W XL XL
R24 255/30 R24 97W XL 255/30 R24 97W XL XL

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