My Nankang NS2 (road tyre) and NS2-R (trackday tyre) Review

[Mike Lane]

Great write up.

I have just bought the NS2R in 195/55/15 (street so I believe 180)

I have done 60 miles and think they are great compared to other "big brand" road tyres that I have had on clio's before.

I couldn't break traction in the dry and on the road I pushed hard (within reason) and would have to drive like a complete tool (which I won't) to find the limits on the road.

I was worried as I had ordered 55's by mistake but they fit my 182 running cooksports and 172cup shocks fine. I haven't noticed any difference with the exceleration (gearing up).

To think I was going to spend 50% more on each tyre for a "big brand" I am very happy with my decision.

 

[Symon]

I haven't used NS-2's on the Clio but I have had them on other cars.

They are not as good as premium tyres, but for the money they are very good.
I found the compound pretty hard, so they do lack a little wet grip. The upside is that they would cope with a track day without overheating too much and they wear well.

Compared to most budget tyres they are in a much higher league.

 

[Philip.]

I don't mind my NS2's :smile:

 

[JP83]

Got NS-2's on my 17's on the Mk3 been great value for money.
They don't compare to the premium tyres by any means, but I have got several trackdays and 15,000 miles out of a set before the fronts needed changing. The rears went on for longer.

This is in a 1.5 DCI though, so it's not scrubbing off at the same speeds as the RS clio by any means.

 

[Mr R.]

I don't mind my NS2's :smile:

Im thinking about buying a set for the Spec C, its bound to come with s**t tyres.

 

[Philip.]

Im thinking about buying a set for the Spec C, its bound to come with s**t tyres.

My rear Nankangs came on the car from Japan dude, so you never know!