Summer tire Updated October 2026

Nankang NS2R review

Name: Nankang NS2R
Brand: Nankang

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 57% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 64 · 68 reviews analysed

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Nankang NS2R has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. 68 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 80% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

64/100

From 68 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 68 owner reviews found online.

The Nankang NS2R is widely regarded as a high-value, track-oriented semi-slick tire that offers impressive dry grip and stiff, communicative handling at a competitive price point. While users consistently praise its performance on the circuit and in dry conditions, they frequently note significant road noise and a requirement for heat to reach optimal grip levels, making it a polarizing choice for daily driving.

Pros

Exceptional dry grip and handling performance for the price
Stiff sidewall construction providing precise steering feedback
High durability and tread life compared to other track-focused tires
Consistent performance on track without rapid overheating
Excellent value-for-money proposition

Cons

Excessive road noise often mistaken for failing wheel bearings
Poor wet weather performance and high risk of hydroplaning
Requires significant heat to achieve maximum grip
Stiff ride quality can be uncomfortable for daily commuting

Worth knowing

Lightweight vehicles (e.g., Miata, Swift Sport) report excellent handling and predictable grip, though they may struggle to generate enough heat in the tires for optimal performance.
Heavier or high-horsepower vehicles benefit from the stiff XL sidewalls, which prevent rollover during aggressive cornering.
Users note that the 120 treadwear (soft) compound offers superior grip but wears faster than the 180 treadwear (street) compound.