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Comparison: Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ vs. Yokohama BluEarth AE-01 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Yokohama summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nankang (4%). But when it comes to comparing Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ and Yokohama BluEarth AE-01, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ was done in 2016, compared to when was the Yokohama BluEarth AE-01 first tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Sportnex AS-2+
Yokohama
BluEarth AE-01
Number of tests
5
Best position
#7
Average position
17.6
Latest test
2021
Available sizes
90
37

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.

Wet
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
97%
Wet braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
99%
Wet handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
76%
Dry
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
63%
Dry braking
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
57%
Dry handling
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
70%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
84%
Exterior noise
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
63%
Rolling resistance
Nankang Sportnex AS-2+
63%

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