Nankang AS-1 Review - Our Honest Opinion [2024]
| Key Info - Australia | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Premium Touring All-Season |
| Season | All Season |
| Release Date | 2009 |
| Run Flat? | No |
| Overall Score | 73/100 |
Review Summary
In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Nankang AS-1:
- Dry condition grip is decent.
- Temperature resistance is decent.
- Tread life is average.
Pricing
Enter your tyre size below to see the best prices for your specific size (if unsure, check placard on the driver's side door or your existing tyres).
Nankang AS-1 in Australia
This offering by Nankang has been around in Australia for about 15 years. Especially designed for regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles, it comes in a total of 108 sizes.
This premium touring all-season tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the economy end of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.
Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!
How We Reviewed The AS-1 Tyres
We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the AS-1 tyres.
- Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R18
Benchmark Test Data
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Price/Quality | Good |
| Dry Performance | Good |
| Comfort | Good |
| Handling | Good |
| Snow/Ice Performance | Good |
| Wet Performance | Good |
| Treadwear | Good |
| Overall Score | 73/100 |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the AS-1 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort.
- Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R18
Treadwear
With a UTQG treadwear rating of 340, the AS-1 would theoretically last 3.4 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
These tyres score a grade of A.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
These tyres score a grade of A.
Warranty
We don't have any warranty data for this tyre, unfortunately. Know how long the warranty period is? Let us know over at the contact page.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still undecided as to whether to go with these premium touring all-season tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!
Summary
With an overall rating of 73 out of 100, the AS-1 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their car rubber with some tyres designed for premium touring all-season action.
In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:
- Treadwear: 340
- Traction: A (scale: AA, A, B, C)
- Temperature Resistance: A (scale: A, B, C)
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 108 sizes of the AS-1 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.
| Size |
|---|
| 135/80 R12 68S |
| 135/70 R15 70T |
| 145/65 R15 72V |
| 155/55 R14 73V XL |
| 155/60 R15 74V |
| 155/65 R14 75V |
| 165/55 R14 72V |
| 165/45 R15 68V |
| 165/60 R13 77H |
| 165/60 R14 75H |
| 165/35 R18 82V XL |
| 165/55 R15 75V |
| 165/60 R14 75T |
| 165/65 R15 81T |
| 165/45 R15 72V XL |
| 165/60 R13 77H XL |
| 165/45 R17 75V XL |
| 165/50 R16 75V |
| 165/45 R15 68H |
| 165/55 R15 75H |
| 175/50 R13 72V |
| 175/55 R15 77V |
| 175/60 R15 81H |
| 185/60 R16 90H XL |
| 195/40 R17 81H XL |
| 195/60 R15 88H |
| 195/55 R15 85V |
| 195/55 R16 87V |
| 195/40 R17 81W XL |
| 195/60 R16 89H |
| 195/45 R17 85H XL |
| 205/55 R16 91V |
| 205/55 R16 91H |
| 205/40 R18 86W XL |
| 205/55 R17 91V |
| 205/65 R15 95H |
| 205/40 R18 86H XL |
| 205/35 R18 81H XL |
| 205/55 R17 91H |
| 205/65 R16 95H |
| 215/50 R17 91V |
| 215/45 R17 91V XL |
| 215/45 R18 93H XL |
| 215/40 R18 89H |
| 215/65 R16 98H |
| 215/35 R18 84H XL |
| 215/55 R17 94V |
| 215/60 R17 96H |
| 225/45 R18 95H XL |
| 225/55 R17 97V |
| 225/45 R19 92W |
| 225/60 R18 100H |
| 225/40 R18 92V XL |
| 225/60 R18 100V |
| 225/35 R18 87H XL |
| 225/45 R19 96W XL |
| 225/50 R18 95H |
| 225/60 R18 100W |
| 225/55 R19 99Y |
| 225/50 R17 94V |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/55 R17 101V XL |
| 225/45 R18 95W XL |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 235/40 R18 95H XL |
| 235/45 R18 98H XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/45 R18 98W XL |
| 235/40 R19 92Y |
| 235/50 R18 97H |
| 235/50 R17 96V |
| 235/50 R18 97W |
| 235/40 R19 96Y XL |
| 235/45 R18 94W |
| 245/50 R18 104T XL |
| 245/45 R18 100W XL |
| 245/40 R18 97H XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100H XL |
| 245/35 R21 96Y XL |
| 255/45 R18 99W |
| 255/30 R21 93Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 95Y |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94H XL |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94W XL |
| 255/45 R18 103W XL |
| 255/40 R18 99H XL |
| 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| 255/45 R20 105W XL |
| 255/45 R18 99Y |
| 265/40 R18 97W |
| 265/40 R18 97Y |
| 265/40 R20 104Y XL |
| 265/60 R18 110H |
| 265/40 R18 101H XL |
| 265/40 R18 101W XL |
| 265/40 R18 101Y XL |
| 275/40 R20 106W XL |
| 275/40 R18 99H |
| 275/45 R20 106Y |
| 275/40 R20 106V XL |
| 275/40 R20 106Y XL |
| 275/40 R18 99W |
| 285/30 R21 100Y XL |
| 295/35 R21 107Y XL |
| 315/35 R20 110Y XL |
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