Summer tire Updated September 2026

Toyo NanoEnergy 3 review

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 72% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 70 · 1,120 reviews analysed

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Toyo NanoEnergy 3 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. 1,120 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 68% would buy it again.

Toyo NanoEnergy 3

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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Relative score
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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.

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70/100

From 1,120 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 68%
Dry
Overall dry
70
Wet
Overall wet
66
Comfort
Overall comfort
70
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
73
Handling
Overall handling
70

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,120 owner reviews found online.

The Toyo NanoEnergy 3 is generally received as a comfortable, quiet, and budget-friendly touring tire that offers commendable dry performance and impressive wear longevity. While many everyday drivers praise its overall value, low rolling resistance, and ride comfort, a notable subset of reviewers express significant concerns regarding unpredictable traction and grip loss during wet conditions or aggressive cornering.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and noticeably low road noise
  • Great value for money and affordable pricing
  • Impression-worthy tread wear longevity and slow wear rate
  • Good dry grip and stable straight-line handling for everyday commuting

Cons

  • Unpredictable or sub-par wet weather grip, leading to occasional sliding or hydroplaning concerns
  • Soft sidewalls that can compromise sharp turn-in response and cause tire flex during hard cornering
  • Reduced performance and hardening after extended use (over multiple years)

Worth knowing

  • Frequently fitted on small daily drivers, hatchbacks, and classic cars where owners appreciate the refined noise levels and economy.
  • Drivers using XL versions on vans or heavier commuter setups note stable load capacity, though softer sidewalls remain a factor during spirited driving.

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