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Nankang Sportnex NS-20
225/45 R18 W (95)

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Excellent Grip in Wet
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Product description & features

  • Minimised road noise
  • Silica compound provides excellent grip in both dry and wet
  • Reduced risk of aquaplaning

The Nankang Sportnex NS-20 is built with a symmetrical tread design that features four wide tread blocks, ensuring stable handling and reliable braking performance in wet conditions.

Its advanced silica compound improves durability and wear resistance, offering a balanced and consistent performance throughout the tyre’s lifespan.

The Sportnex NS-20 is available in 13-inch to 20-inch rim sized tyres.

Wet Weather Performance

The four straight wide grooves in the tread efficiently channel water away from the tyre’s contact patch, significantly reducing the risk of aquaplaning.

This allows for better traction on wet roads, ensuring stability and control even in heavy rain or standing water.

Enhanced Longevity

A specially formulated silica tread compound, combined with sub-straight shoulder grooves, helps distribute pressure evenly across the surface of the tyre.

This reduces irregular wear patterns, extending the lifespan of the tyre while maintaining a high level of performance throughout its use.

Sportnex NS-20 Variants

The Nankang Sportnex NS-20 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

  • Passenger car tyres

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Nankang Sportnex NS-20 - 225/45 R18 W is a summer tyre.

Nankang Sportnex NS-20 - 225/45 R18 W Reviews

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Ratings & Reviews

There are
949
reviews of the Nankang Sportnex NS-20

949
total ratings, with
401
review comments
Overall rating
4.3/5

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/50 R17 W

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Focus
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 04/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 11/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Good all round performance. Have also used on other vehicles. Good VFM.

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 235/40 R17 W

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: Unknown
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 16/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 17/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 200
Excellent value for money

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 225/45 R18 W

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: A-Class
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 16/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 24/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
My tyres are performing up to expectations

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/40 R16 V

  • Car make: MG
  • Car model: TF
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 12/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 19/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
Amazing, grip very well

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 255/40 R17 W

  • Car make: Porsche
  • Car model: Boxster 718
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 17/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
Good wet and dry grip

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 225/40 R19 Y

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 3 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 06/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 14/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
Brilliant in the wet and have not had a problem with them. Would buy same brand to replace rear on my X Drive

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/40 R18 W

  • Car make: Alfa Romeo
  • Car model: MiTo
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 28/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 06/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Tyres are performing very well good in wet and under braking and wearing very reasonably

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 255/40 R17 W

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 3 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 26/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 04/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Grippy and does the job

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 275/30 R19 Y

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 5 Series
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 26/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 26/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,000
Not too bad, aren’t as grippy as Hankooks, but not bad for the price

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 235/45 R17 V

  • Car make: Porsche
  • Car model: 911
  • 3 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 16/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 16/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 300
Disappointing. Put these on 1986 911 Turbo (930) with RUF Speedline wheel. Bought these as it’s very hard to find the right size of tyres in other brands. I felt a lot more flex and movement around corners with these tyres. Grip wise they seem fine so far. Had Falken Azenis FK510 on the car before and they gave me much more confidence.

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 225/40 R19 Y

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 3 Series
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 05/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 13/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Performance/ grip etc feels very good in the wet and dry plus my fuel consumption remains the same or very slightly better (these tyres are on the front of a rwd car ) would definitely consider this make again.

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/45 R16 V

  • Car make: SEAT
  • Car model: Ibiza
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Excellent grip and running feel.

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 225/45 R18 W

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: B-Class
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 30/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 8,000
Now have a brand new Mercedes - Good grip inthe wet and the dry on a high performance car!

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/55 R17 V

  • Car make: Skoda
  • Car model: Karoq
  • 3 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 27/08/2026
  • Purchased on: 03/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Unfortunately a very hard ride not impressed after reading some alleged reviews

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 245/40 R19 Y

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 5 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 27/08/2026
  • Purchased on: 03/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Very happy with the price and quality of nankock Tyres , all my cars have them best price I found it 3 years in a row at b-s

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/55 R17 V

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Puma
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 20/08/2026
  • Purchased on: 20/05/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Vey good tyre no problem

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 235/40 R18 W

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Focus
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 25/07/2026
  • Purchased on: 02/05/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
braking, steering and cornering all feel better on these new tyres

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 205/50 R17 V

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: EcoSport
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 17/07/2026
  • Purchased on: 23/04/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Happy with both tyres so far, good value for money

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 215/50 R17 V

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Focus
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/07/2026
  • Purchased on: 15/04/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Very good so far, will soon be driving to Spain for holiday so will see how they perform.

Tyre review for Nankang Sportnex NS-20 225/35 R18 Y

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Corsa VXR
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/07/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/04/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
I bought these as they were available to be fitted in time for my MOT after pot hole damage to my existing tyre. I've been on Conti Sport Contacts (3 then 5) for years, so this is my first time on a budget set in about 15 years. They look the part on Corsa VXR, grip in the dry is decent and wet grip is acceptable. They are noticeably less stiff than the Contis, steering is less direct and they flex under acceleration. The trade off is more comfort than the Contis, so they're not so much worse as different. If you have a performance car I would recommend looking at more premium tyres, but as a general run around tyre on a low mileage car they're absolutely fine. I'll probably go back to Contis or Pilot Sports when I replace these in a few years time (or if my mileage dramatically increases), but I'm perfectly happy for now.
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