Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nankang (4%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Nankang Sportnex AS-2+, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the Sportnex AS-2+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 is made - Spain/Germany.