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

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

Test Profile

Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
5
19
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
17.6
2.1
Latest test
2021
2022
Available sizes
90
185

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
83%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet Handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
74%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Dry Lane Change
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Ride Comfort
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
20%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
20%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View

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