Nankang SV3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 49% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 69 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 3 tests
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Nankang SV3 has a Relative Score of 68 out of 100 among winter tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (68) and weakest for snow (66). 4 owner reviews rate it 69 out of 100. 95% would buy it again.
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
69/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled 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 SV3 is widely regarded as a high-value budget winter tire that delivers performance exceeding its price point. Users consistently report reliable grip in snow, mud, and wet conditions, making it a compelling alternative to premium brands for cost-conscious drivers.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Strong traction in snow and mud
- Reliable wet weather performance
- Commendable tread longevity
Cons
- Noticeable road noise
- Wet grip is good but not class-leading
- Limited availability of reviews for larger rim sizes
Worth knowing
- High-powered SUV owners report that the tire handles significant horsepower effectively in adverse weather conditions.
- The tire demonstrates durability even under aggressive driving styles and heavy-duty usage.
4 published test appearances (3 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Winter tire Braking Test - 50 Sets · 245/45 R19
30th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 50 | |
| Snow Braking | 27th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
35th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 35th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
34th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 34th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
12th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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