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Comparison: Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nankang (4%). But when it comes to comparing Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Sportnex AS-2+ and the Proxes T1 Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Toyo
Proxes T1 Sport
Number of tests
5
15
Best position
#7
#5
Average position
17.6
11.6
Latest test
2021
2020
Available sizes
90
21

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Dry braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Dry handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Dry handling - objective
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Dry lane changing
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
90%
Dry steering response
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
90%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Wet braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Wet handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
90%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Wet handling - objective
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
60%
Wet safety
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Wet side guide
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
92%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Comfort
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
80%
Exterior noise
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Interior noise
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
86%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%
Rolling resistance
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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