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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 16 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Dry braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Dry handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Dry handling - objective
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Dry lane changing
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Dry steering response
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Wet braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Wet handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Wet handling - objective
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet safety
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet side guide
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Exterior noise
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Comfort
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Interior noise
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Rolling resistance
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View

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