Nankang Sportnex CR S review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 48% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 56 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 69 · 2 tests
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Nankang Sportnex CR S has a Relative Score of 63 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for noise (77) and weakest for wet (64). 4 owner reviews rate it 56 out of 100.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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
56/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
69/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Nankang Sportnex CR-S receives mixed to positive reviews from enthusiast drivers, particularly for its exceptional dry grip, impressive longevity down to the wear bars, and consistent performance across various track and autocross setups. However, users noted some drawbacks including heat management issues on longer track stints, extremely stiff sidewalls that degrade ride comfort, and specific weight sensitivity on lighter vehicles.
Pros
- Fantastic dry grip and high performance
- Maintains consistency and performance all the way down to the end of the tire's life
- Even wear characteristics under heavy track use
- Low noise levels despite aggressive track-oriented compound
Cons
- Heat management can be an issue, leading to greasy tires after a few laps
- Extremely stiff sidewalls make even the tiniest bumps very noticeable, impacting ride comfort
- Requires proper weight and driving technique; lighter cars can experience front-end wash out if driven lazily
Worth knowing
- On a Porsche 992.1 GT3, the tires delivered even wear across all four corners even during heavy abuse over 400 miles.
- On an ND Miata, users reported that the tire needs significant vehicle weight and proper driving techniques to prevent front-end push.
- For autocross in a 275/35-18 size on an 18x10-inch wheel, users noted the tire is well-supported and performs better than when mounted on the narrower manufacturer-recommended 9.5-inch width.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 AutoBild Track Day tire Test · 275/35 R19
3rd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 5 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track tire Test · 275/35 R18
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 7 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 7 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling Long Run | 4th of 7 |
Source: Tire Rack
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