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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-3 and the Master-Grip 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Number of tests
3
4
Best position
#12
#8
Average position
27.0
11.8
Latest test
2023
2018
Available sizes
39
54

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
73%
Dry braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
90%
Dry driving behavior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
66%
Safety
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
94%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
63%
Wet
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
71%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
69%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
84%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
91%
Wet braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
80%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Wet circle cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
78%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Wet handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
46%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
94%
Ice
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Ice braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
95%
Exterior noise
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
98%
Interior noise
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Noise/Komfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
95%
Costs
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
91%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Fuel efficiency
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
94%
Mileage
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
99%
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

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