Comparison: Nankang Sportnex AR-1 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Nankang (41%). In this particular case, the Nankang Sportnex AR-1 has a better rating of 75% compared to 59% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2022 235/35 R19 test, where both the Sportnex AR-1 and the Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Sportnex AR-1 is made in Taiwan and Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France.
| # | Nankang Sportnex AR-1
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | 2,7 | 8,2 | 5,9 | |||
| Nankang Sportnex AR-1 Rating: Very good | 8,9 | 2,7 | 8,6 | 6,6 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect Rating: Very good | 8,3 | 5,7 | 8,2 | 7,9 | |||
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