Nankang NS-II's

[GHOST]

My new acquisition is clad in Nankang Ultra Sport NS-2's on the rear. 245/40/17's.

I had a set of bog standard Nankangs on a previous MR2 and they tried to kill me. Over the last few years I've worn nothing but Toyos on my MX5 and previous MR2's.

So, the question is, how good or bad are the NS-2's? They have excellent tread and a similar patten to the Toyos but I'm driving miss daisy at the moment because I don't trust the make. Are they high-end Nankangs?

I'd be looking at £150+ to replace them.

Cheers,

David

[craig]

I wouldn't have Nankangs anywhere near a car, especially a RWD sports car.

[GHOST]

Thats what I thought mate.

bu88er. Looks like I'll be shelving out another £150ish then.

[Peter Gidden]

high-end

Nankangs

Not sure the two go together. Except in the world of wheel barrows or rikshaws, neither i am an expert on.

Question: Are you happy relying on budget tyres on your mid-engined, 200bhp pride and joy?

Personally, i'd have nothing that isn't classed as a high performance tyre anywhere near either of my mid-engined cars.

[Ryan6926]

Nankangs certainly can't be described as high end IMO they're the opposite,

I'm pretty sure that the VW scene are fans of them because they're easy to stretch onto wider wheels but by all accounts that's all they're good for,

If you're looking for decent tyres I'd recommend Uniroyal Rainsports especially as the winter's coming in,

Not as grippy as some alternatives in the dry but awesome in the wet and reasonably priced at Camskill too

[dan mkii]

They are the worst budgets ever!!

[GHOST]

Yep, just reaffirming what I suspected. Had to ask, just in case the brand had changed since my last fateful encounter with them.

So, aside from my usual Toyo choice, what are a good set of all round tyres. Taking into account that I never, ever, push a car in the rain regardless

Luckily too, I live near to Camskill and that's where I normally buy tyres.

[Ryan6926]

I'd say most people would say T1-R's but for my money I'd not get them for the rears as they're so soft they'd wear out too quickly

I'd take the Rainsports myself, a friend put them on his MX5 and loves them.
I've had them on my old Celica and will buy them again although I still maintain the best tyres I've had were Falken FK452's tbut they're discontinued

[GHOST]

Yeah I presently have T1-R's on my mx5. Always found them good value and good grip. What other options are there? Had Uniroyal rains once and wasn't too impressed with them to be honest.

[craig]

I personally like Falken tyres.

[Johnr32]

I personally like Falken tyres.

+1 Im loving my 452s

[Harold]

I've run rainsport 2s on the rear for a couple of years and am very happy with them, great in the wet.

[GHOST]

OK, so Falcons Vs Toyos, pros and cons? Or just personal preference?

[Ryan6926]

Falken = not so grippy due to being a stiffer compound however they'll last longer,
Toyo = more sticky in the dry but will wear faster (I've been through a set of T1-R's in 4 months on my old Celica due to the shoulder blocks of the tyre being so soft)

This is also due to the softer rubber

If you're getting Falken's have a look at the 453 Azenis which is the replacement for the 452, they also do the 914 although this is more of an everyday tyre

I'd put Maxxis MA-Z1's on personally, lovely tread pattern, grippy and used by the guys in the BDC

[GHOST]

Maxxis? I thought they were a budget tyre?

[Ryan6926]

No less budget than the Falken's I'd imagine, if guys are using them in the BDC on 5-600bhp cars without many problems I can't see how they can be bad to be honest.

I've only heard good things about them and they come with a lifetime of the tyre guarantee so if there's a manufacturing fault with them Maxxis will replace / exchange them.
I can't think of any other manufacturers that do that?

[GHOST]

Hmm, interesting. Might check them out. The Toyos are almost 150 quid each

[ayresyboy]

I've got NSII's on my mkIII V6. Went out for a hard run in the dry couple weeks back. They performed well. Black and round with good tread is what I say.

[cosmos]

90% of people who buy-buy again, quiet good in wet and dry conditions check them out on Youtube, medium priced tyre and good quality.

Vredestein Ultra Sessanta.

[Willenium]

Can vouch for Ultrac Sessanta too. I have Uniroyal Rainsport 2's on my Audi and they grip really well in the wet but seem to wear a bit as a result. Running Eagle F1's on the rear of my tubby and they are quite good.