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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Dry braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Sava Eskimo S3+
73%
Safety
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
94%
Sava Eskimo S3+
74%
Wet
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
72%
Sava Eskimo S3+
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
71%
Sava Eskimo S3+
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
85%
Sava Eskimo S3+
87%
Wet braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
81%
Sava Eskimo S3+
92%
Wet circle cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
78%
Sava Eskimo S3+
84%
Wet handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
44%
Sava Eskimo S3+
77%
Ice
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Ice braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Exterior noise
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Sava Eskimo S3+
95%
Interior noise
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
99%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Noise/Komfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
92%
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Fuel efficiency
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
84%
Sava Eskimo S3+
95%
Mileage
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
99%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

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