Nankang Econex NA-1 review
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Nankang Econex NA-1 has a Relative Score of 41 out of 100 among summer tires. 1,235 owner reviews rate it 29 out of 100. 17% would buy it again.
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
29/100From 1,235 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1,235 owner reviews found online.
The Nankang Econex NA1 receives largely positive reviews from budget-conscious drivers and owners of classic cars, vans, and EVs, who praise its exceptional value, surprisingly low road noise, and reliable wet weather performance. While most users report a smooth, comfortable ride that punches above its price point, a minority of critical reviewers note issues with soft sidewalls causing a vague handling feel, rapid tread wear, or compromised stability at high speeds.
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordability compared to premium tier brands
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Commendable grip and confidence in wet weather conditions
- Good overall balance as a daily driving all-season budget tire
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can induce a wobbly or unstable 'waterbed' feel on certain vehicles
- Accelerated tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by some users
- Occasional lack of high-speed stability or vague steering response on dry roads
Worth knowing
- Owners of classic cars (such as the Nissan Figaro, VW Beetle, and classic sedans) appreciate the hard-to-find sizing availability and appropriate aesthetic/performance balance.
- EV owners utilizing specialized sizes noted good compatibility and low noise without noticeable drops in range or grip.
- Drivers of older hatchbacks and vans on smaller or specialized rim sizes noted that soft sidewalls required higher tire pressures to avoid a lurching sensation.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
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