Nankang AS 1 235/45 R18 98 W XL, ZR

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Nankang AS 1

4.2 Average rating on the performance

4.5/5 Dry surface
4.0/5 Wet surface

94%

94% customers recommend this tyre

112 reviews

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Our customers have driven on these tyres 995000 km

Usual driving style

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Results : 112 of 112 reviews

235/45 R18
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Car as standard came with high premium rated tyres fitted,I've worked in the tyre game for several years,I spent approx 15 years in that trade. My first opinion was to try and get new premium tyres at a good price,but over the years such tyres as nankang have made leaps and bounds in the tyre manufacturing process,as with all Motorsport teams now they find it very difficult to separate the differences of performance and agility from their race tyres,this engineering and processes are being handed down to us the average user of a product they test,albeit some say all you pay for is the the name in many cases this is true,but in my opinion such tyres as nankangs as1 are a very competitive product that do and will carry on doing showing their big cousins up in a world that requires a decent tyre of great value that helps the world go round... Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

distance travelled:
below 2000 miles

Driving style:
moderate

Vehicle:
Citroen DS5 Hatchback I 2.0 HDi 165 (120kW)

Overall assessment:
4.3

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 4/5

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James m ford
over 2 years ago
235/45 R18
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Opinion from outside the UK

For 170ps is enough, I have the 370nM and sometimes on second gear I have the impression as if it’s on the verge of losing its grip. In dry conditions there’s no difference between Nankang AS 1 and the more expensive competitors (previous I had PZero). They do not wear so quickly which is a plus. In the rain you can easily go on to the 150km/h. If I want to go faster, I need to focus because sometimes slight loss of control of the car can happen. The tyre looks nicely on the rim. I had several emergency braking from 210km/h and was positively surprised. If someone wants to go faster than 150km/h regardless of the wet conditions they might reconsider buying those tyres, but if ride up to 150km/h is sufficient, they can go ahead and buy. Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

distance travelled:
10000 - 15000 miles

Driving style:
fast and dynamic

Vehicle:
Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan I 1.9 JTDM 16V (100kW)

Overall assessment:
3.6

The grip on dry surface 4/5

The grip on wet surface 3/5

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CrazyDriver
over 2 years ago
235/45 R18
Verified review

Opinion from outside the UK

Nankang is doing well on every road, I have no complaints. They are relatively quiet and good road holding. I made not so many miles on them but I highly recommend. Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

distance travelled:
5000 - 10000 miles

Driving style:
moderate

Vehicle:
Audi A4 Avant

Overall assessment:
4.2

The grip on dry surface 4/5

The grip on wet surface 4/5

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Me
over 2 years ago
235/45 R18
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Opinion from outside the UK

I will definitelly go for Nankang AS1 In the future, (if it will still be produced) or similar from the same company. Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

distance travelled:
10000 - 15000 miles

Driving style:
calm

Vehicle:
Ford Galaxy Van

Overall assessment:
4.5

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 4/5

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Peter London
over 2 years ago
235/45 R18
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Opinion from outside the UK

Very good performance parameters in relation to the price. Read more Collapse

Summary: I do not recommend this tyre

distance travelled:
2000 - 5000 miles

Driving style:
moderate

Vehicle:
no data was found.

Overall assessment:
3.4

The grip on dry surface 4/5

The grip on wet surface 3/5

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Larry bird
over 2 years ago

Product description

Nankang AS 1

Nankang AS 1 is a model intended for different weather conditions in summer. With its innovative technologies, it is mainly recommended for the vehicles which travel distances above the average. The compound used to produce Nankang AS 1 includes silica. Thanks to this, the tread is more resistant to abrasion and has a higher durability. The AS 1 model is equipped with an asymmetric tread consisting of two separate sections having different functions. The external section is responsible for an effective skid protection thanks to its arched grooves and wide circumferential channels. The internal section is built of strips with serrated edges and a notch which allows continued highly smooth driving.

Nankang was founded in 1959 in Taiwan, under the name Nankang Rubber Tire Corporation Ltd. Due to its dynamic growth, the group started to export tyres to foreign markets. Through this, in 1972 Nankang opened their first branch office in Australia. According to statistics, Nankang products are still among the most popular tyres in that country. In the following years, the export was extended to North America and Europe. The Taiwanese company also owns such brands as Sonar Tire and Roadiac.

Technical data:

Nankang AS 1 Summer tyre is considered economic class, that is, characterised by the most favourable price and good performance.

You are currently viewing a tyre in the size 235/45 R18. The tyre is currently available in sizes between 13 to 21 inch.

Tyre additionally:

Tyre is reinforced (is more resistant to heavier loads)

The tyre has the following label parameters

D

class D - fuel efficiency

C

class C - braking distance on wet surfaces

B

class B - external noise

This is a tyre with indexes:

Speed index W - maximum speed you can go with this tyre is 168 mph.

Load index 98 - the maximum load this tyre can take is 750 kg.

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Warranty

Nankang AS 1 Tyre warranty

The manufacturer ensures good quality and efficient operation of its tires when used as intended,
The warranty period is 2 years and is calculated from the date of purchase of the product,
The warranty covers defects related to workmanship, materials or structure,
In the event of an accepted complaint, the tire will become the property of the manufacturer, and you will receive new goods or compensation in an amount depending on the degree of wear of the advertised tire.