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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nankang (4%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Nankang Sportnex AS-2+, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the Sportnex AS-2+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Number of tests
19
5
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
2.1
17.6
Latest test
2022
2021
Available sizes
185
90

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
83%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
60%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
74%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
60%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
20%
Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
20%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View

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