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Nankang Sportnex AR-1
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Nankang Sportnex AR-1

Summer
Lowcost

What we know so far

Nankang Sportnex AR-1 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: budget. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 30 available sizes from R13 to R20.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

NankangThis tyre
Sportnex AR-1
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry braking
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
GoodYearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry braking
PirelliPremium
P Zero Trofeo R
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking

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
Price vs Quality
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Tests (1)

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1 Tests 1× Winner 1× Recommended

Sizes (30)

1 Variants

90V

Ratings

Tested 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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