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Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs. Nankang Winter Activa 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Apollo winter tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Nankang (26%). In this particular case, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter has a better rating of 53% compared to 23% of the Nankang Winter Activa 4. The first tyre test of Apollo Aspire XP Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Nankang Winter Activa 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Aspire XP Winter and the Winter Activa 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Nankang
Winter Activa 4
Number of tests
8
2
Best position
#1
#22
Average position
13.6
31.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
53
3

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
73%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
62%
Wet braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
68%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Aquaplaning - cross
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
65%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
11%
Wet handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
81%
Wet circle cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
83%
Snow
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
74%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
43%
Snow braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
74%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Snow traction
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
72%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
32%
Snow handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
77%
Snow cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
72%
Costs
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
Mileage
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
31%
Rolling resistance
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Dry
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
70%
Dry braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
44%
Dry handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
89%
Comfort
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Comfort
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
82%
Exterior noise
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Ice
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
23%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
23%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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