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Nankang Sportnex AR-1

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Nankang Sportnex AR-1
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What we know so far

Nankang Sportnex AR-1 placed #1 out of 3 in Sportauto 2022 (235/35 R19). Our database lists 30 sizes, from R13 to R20.

1 Tests Price from: £154 30 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

NankangThis tyre
Sportnex AR-1
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry steering response
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.5
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry steering response
GTBudget
radial Sport Active 2
7.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
PirelliPremium
P Zero Trofeo R
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Rolling resistance
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry steering response
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
9.7
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5 VS5 SUV
7.3
SavaBudget
Intensa UHP 2
6.5

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Soft, responsive steering typical of racing tires, providing precise handling.

High grip and lateral stability when at optimal temperature, ensuring strong performance in dry conditions.

Easily controllable and neutral-to-understeering cornering dynamics when used with recommended tire pressures on both street and track.

Weaknesses

Poor performance in wet conditions, with early hydroplaning and sudden loss of traction and lateral stability.

Very loud rolling noise accompanied by vibrations.

History

2022

Nankang Sportnex AR-1 was launched

2022
1× Tested1× Winner
Sportauto235/35 R191stVery good
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Tests (1)

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1 Tests 1× Winner 1× Recommended

Sizes (30)

205/60 R13

1 Variants

90V

Ratings

Tested 1× By professional organizations

●Very good1× (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nankang Sportnex AR-1 made?
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 is made in Taiwan.

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