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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 vs. Sava Eskimo S3+ (2026)

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Sava winter tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Sava Eskimo S3+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-3 and the Eskimo S3+ were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#12
#3
Average position
27.0
12.2
Latest test
2023
2019
Available sizes
39
44

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Wet Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
59%
Wet Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
21%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Snow Braking
Sava Eskimo S3+
89%
Snow Traction
Sava Eskimo S3+
78%
Snow Handling
Sava Eskimo S3+
80%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
82%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Ice Braking Abs
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Sava Eskimo S3+
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
81%
Sava Eskimo S3+
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
62%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
61%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Noise Exterior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
68%
Sava Eskimo S3+
61%
Noise Interior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
56%
Sava Eskimo S3+
60%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
76%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Sava Eskimo S3+
83%
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Fuel Efficiency
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
69%
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Mileage
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Sava Eskimo S3+
83%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

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