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Sunny NC501



Description

The Sunny NC501 is a directional, symmetrical all-season tire engineered for passenger vehicles. Its design prioritizes a balanced performance envelope across dry, wet, and light winter conditions. The tread pattern features a high density of lateral grooves and biting edges to enhance multi-surface traction. A solid center rib and continuous shoulder blocks provide structural stability for responsive handling and highway driving.

Features & Benefits

  • Directional Symmetrical Tread Pattern: Enhances water evacuation to resist aquaplaning and improves snow traction through consistent bite.
  • Zigzag Circumferential Grooves: Increase the number of biting edges for improved grip on wet and snowy road surfaces.
  • High-Density Siping: Numerous lateral grooves and sipes bolster snow-on-snow traction, braking performance, and overall wet road security.
  • Optimized Pitch Sequencing: Varied block sizes disrupt the harmonic frequency of tire-road contact, leading to a reduction in cabin noise.
  • All-Season Compound: A specialized rubber formulation maintains flexibility across a range of temperatures for reliable year-round grip and reduced rolling resistance.

Year Released

This model entered the market in 2019 as a new product line for the brand.

Regions Availability

The Sunny NC501 is marketed and sold primarily within the European aftermarket.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

This tire fits a broad range of popular European passenger cars and compact vans. Common vehicle fitments include:

  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Ford Focus
  • Opel Astra
  • Renault Clio
  • Fiat Panda
  • Volkswagen Caddy

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

Final Thoughts

The Sunny NC501 presents a viable all-season option for drivers in regions with moderate climates who require competent performance in occasional rain and light snow. Its design focus on ride comfort and noise reduction makes it suitable for daily commuting and long-distance touring. This model shares its core construction and tread design with several other brands, including Wanli and Fortuna, offering a common performance profile across different market labels. It is engineered for the driver seeking a cost-effective, balanced touring tire without the premium cost associated with top-tier brands.


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Sunny / NC501
Car Type
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
165 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 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)
 

Sunny / NC501 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Utqg Ply rating Load range Price
R13 165/70 R13 79T 165/70 R13 79T
R14 165/60 R14 79H XL 165/60 R14 79H XL XL
R14 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79T
R14 185/55 R14 80H 185/55 R14 80H
R14 185/60 R14 82H 185/60 R14 82H
R14 185/65 R14 86H 185/65 R14 86H
R15 165/60 R15 81H XL 165/60 R15 81H XL XL
R15 165/65 R15 81H 165/65 R15 81H
R15 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H
R15 185/65 R15 92H XL 185/65 R15 92H XL XL
R15 195/50 R15 82V 195/50 R15 82V
R15 195/55 R15 85V 195/55 R15 85V
R15 205/65 R15 94V 205/65 R15 94V
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H
R16 185/50 R16 81V 185/50 R16 81V
R16 185/55 R16 87V XL 185/55 R16 87V XL XL
R16 195/45 R16 84V XL 195/45 R16 84V XL XL
R16 195/50 R16 88V XL 195/50 R16 88V XL XL
R16 205/45 R16 87W XL 205/45 R16 87W XL XL
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL XL
R16 215/55 R16 97V XL 215/55 R16 97V XL XL
R16 215/60 R16 99V XL 215/60 R16 99V XL XL
R16 215/65 R16 102V XL 215/65 R16 102V XL XL
R16 215/70 R16 100H 215/70 R16 100H
R16 225/55 R16 99W XL 225/55 R16 99W XL XL
R17 205/55 R17 95W XL 205/55 R17 95W XL XL
R17 215/40 R17 87W XL 215/40 R17 87W XL XL
R17 215/60 R17 100V XL 215/60 R17 100V XL XL
R17 225/45 R17 94Y XL 225/45 R17 94Y XL XL
R17 225/60 R17 103V XL 225/60 R17 103V XL XL
R17 225/65 R17 106V XL 225/65 R17 106V XL XL
R17 235/65 R17 108V XL 235/65 R17 108V XL XL
R18 215/40 R18 89Y XL 215/40 R18 89Y XL XL
R18 215/45 R18 93V XL 215/45 R18 93V XL XL
R18 215/50 R18 92W 215/50 R18 92W
R18 215/55 R18 99V XL 215/55 R18 99V XL XL
R18 225/50 R18 99W XL 225/50 R18 99W XL XL
R18 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98V
R18 225/60 R18 104V XL 225/60 R18 104V XL XL
R18 235/40 R18 95Y XL 235/40 R18 95Y XL XL
R18 235/45 R18 98Y XL 235/45 R18 98Y XL XL
R18 235/50 R18 101W XL 235/50 R18 101W XL XL
R18 235/55 R18 104V XL 235/55 R18 104V XL XL
R18 235/60 R18 107V XL 235/60 R18 107V XL XL
R18 245/40 R18 97W XL 245/40 R18 97W XL XL
R18 245/40 R18 97Y XL 245/40 R18 97Y 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
R19 205/55 R19 97V XL 205/55 R19 97V XL XL
R19 225/40 R19 93Y XL 225/40 R19 93Y XL XL
R19 225/45 R19 96Y XL 225/45 R19 96Y XL XL
R19 225/55 R19 99V 225/55 R19 99V
R19 235/35 R19 91Y XL 235/35 R19 91Y XL XL
R19 235/40 R19 96Y XL 235/40 R19 96Y XL XL
R19 235/45 R19 99Y XL 235/45 R19 99Y XL XL
R19 235/50 R19 99V 235/50 R19 99V
R19 235/55 R19 105W XL 235/55 R19 105W XL XL
R19 245/40 R19 98Y XL 245/40 R19 98Y XL XL
R19 245/45 R19 102W XL 245/45 R19 102W XL XL
R19 245/45 R19 102Y XL 245/45 R19 102Y XL XL
R19 255/35 R19 96Y XL 255/35 R19 96Y XL XL
R19 255/50 R19 107V XL 255/50 R19 107V XL XL
R20 195/55 R20 95H XL 195/55 R20 95H XL XL
R20 235/35 R20 92W XL 235/35 R20 92W XL XL
R20 235/35 R20 92Y XL 235/35 R20 92Y XL XL
R20 255/45 R20 105W XL 255/45 R20 105W XL XL

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