Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nankang XR611 review

Name: Nankang XR611
Brand: Nankang

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 35 · 21 reviews analysed

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Nankang XR611 has a Relative Score of 45 out of 100 among summer tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 21 owner reviews rate it 35 out of 100. 52% 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

35/100

From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 52%

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 21 owner reviews found online.

The Nankang XR611 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback, often described as a 'you get what you pay for' product. While some users appreciate its longevity and low price point for casual, dry-weather driving, a significant portion of reviewers report severe safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling.

Pros

Extremely affordable price point
High tread longevity due to hard rubber compound
Acceptable performance for light-duty, dry-weather commuting
Good value for budget-conscious drivers

Cons

Extremely poor wet-weather grip and high risk of hydroplaning
Excessive road noise
Unpredictable handling and lack of confidence in corners
Hard compound leads to poor traction during braking

Worth knowing

Users with lighter vehicles (e.g., Nissan Micra, Skoda Felicia) report more favorable experiences than those with heavier sedans or wagons.
Drivers of heavier vehicles (e.g., Ford Fairmont, Vauxhall Vectra) frequently cite dangerous handling characteristics and lack of grip.
Positive feedback is more common among drivers who prioritize high mileage and low cost over performance.

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15

23rd of 52

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15

16th of 16