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Comparison: Semperit Master-Grip 2 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Semperit Master-Grip 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Master-Grip 2 and the Winter Activa SV-3 were tested.

Test Profile

Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#8
#12
Average position
11.8
27.0
Latest test
2018
2023
Available sizes
54
39

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
71%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Wet Braking
Semperit Master-Grip 2
70%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
59%
Wet Handling
Semperit Master-Grip 2
70%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
21%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Master-Grip 2
61%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Master-Grip 2
83%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Master-Grip 2
72%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
86%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Snow Braking
Semperit Master-Grip 2
89%
Snow Traction
Semperit Master-Grip 2
78%
Snow Handling
Semperit Master-Grip 2
91%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
82%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
82%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Ice Braking Abs
Semperit Master-Grip 2
83%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Semperit Master-Grip 2
81%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
55%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
62%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Noise Exterior
Semperit Master-Grip 2
66%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
68%
Noise Interior
Semperit Master-Grip 2
44%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
56%
Economy
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
74%
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
76%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Fuel Efficiency
Semperit Master-Grip 2
76%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
69%
Mileage
Semperit Master-Grip 2
72%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

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