Nankang Eco 2 review
Add your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
The Nankang Eco 2 presents a polarizing value proposition, with users divided between those who appreciate its budget-friendly performance and those who report significant durability and safety concerns. While some drivers praise its wet and dry grip capabilities, others highlight rapid tread wear and a noticeable decline in performance as the tire ages.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
28/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Nankang Eco 2 presents a polarizing value proposition, with users divided between those who appreciate its budget-friendly performance and those who report significant durability and safety concerns. While some drivers praise its wet and dry grip capabilities, others highlight rapid tread wear and a noticeable decline in performance as the tire ages.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point compared to premium brands
- Satisfactory dry and wet grip when the tire is new
- Surprising capability in light winter conditions
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Significant loss of wet traction as the tread depth decreases
- Lack of adequate sidewall protection for rim safety
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality leading to poor road feel
Worth knowing
- Users reported premature wear on front-wheel-drive vehicles, specifically noting significant tread loss within 18,000 kilometers.
- Performance degradation is more pronounced on the front axle compared to the rear, suggesting uneven wear patterns.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the Nankang Eco 2? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated summer tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.