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Rix13

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Right looking at sorting handling on car whilst it's off road and first place I'm looking at is tyres. Currently got a mix of all sorts on so after a full fresh set. Noticed the nankang ns2's aren't a bad price but heard mixed reviews and wondering if anyone on here has had them. If not I'm looking at spending 200-250 on a fresh set if anyone has any suggestions. Size is 195 45 1

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Posted 29th Aug 2012 at 21:46
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eliotrw

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Nankangs are s**t.
Get rs2s or pe2s tbh.
Ive had a few decent tyres on the 6 now. Nothing compares to when i had 4 pe2s on it..

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Posted 29th Aug 2012 at 22:48
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Agreed with the above. .pe2's are outstanding in the dry and wet. So much better than most of the other popular tires on here. Don't waste your time with t1r's, Iv had the nangkangs and to be fair they gripped okay but they all split on the inner side walls.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 06:16
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PE2's over RS2's every day of the week. Yes

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 06:55
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owain

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Nangkangs are the tyres that people use as a joke when talking about putting on bad tyres.

Step away from the Nangkangs.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 08:14
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coskev

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Currently using Dunlop Sport Maxx on my Rallye,excellent tyres dry and wetThumbs up

As good as PE2'sYes

Put nankangs on my Mrs's old corsa Sri,195/45 16's,and being honest they were better than the Kuhmo's that came off itWink

Better grip and not as hard on the roadSmile

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 09:38
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I used Nankang NS2's during 2007/2008. Yes

I found them really grippy in the dry and pretty good in the wet too. The only downside for me was the wear rate. They wore out so quickly, although to be fair they did offer a lot of grip in the time they were usable. Smile

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 11:20
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eliotrw

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This is though if you want to be cheap you can just get the PE2 in the smaller sidewall for 60quid?
Personally after having the car a while and using tyres after having PE2's I've fully accepted that they are the best by MILES and also completely worth it. If you want to get the best out of the car then get them.
I bought some BF Goodrich tyres since and they are NOWHERE near as good until you get them very hot.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 11:29
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armzsc6

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stan_306gti6 wrote:
I used Nankang NS2's during 2007/2008. Yes

I found them really grippy in the dry and pretty good in the wet too. The only downside for me was the wear rate. They wore out so quickly, although to be fair they did offer a lot of grip in the time they were usable. Smile


Seriously? Have these on my 6 currently in 205/40/17 and I'm Literally fearfull of driving it in the wet it's like driving on snow! The car goes straight on at every roundabout even at slow speeds and can't put down any power even before it Was charged and spins from 3k upwards now it's charged... Considering how cheap they are their good value for money in the dry as they don't grip to bad for the price but if you use your car as a daily in all weathers stay well clear.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 11:34
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sarahsix

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The a3 i just bought has some cheapy tyres on its halfrauds chav wheels, they grip ok but on tarmac surfaces make a siren/air raid alarm kind of noise, its awful between that and the diesel rattle going on LOL

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 11:36
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michelins do that too, its the new tarmac that's used these days, had it on a few cars!

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 13:15
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sarahsix

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I thought it was my gearbox whining at first, then realised it changes tone depending on road surface. Brand new tyres too so im not replacing them until theyre worn a bit.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 14:50
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armzs16 wrote:
stan_306gti6 wrote:
I used Nankang NS2's during 2007/2008. Yes

I found them really grippy in the dry and pretty good in the wet too. The only downside for me was the wear rate. They wore out so quickly, although to be fair they did offer a lot of grip in the time they were usable. Smile


Seriously? Have these on my 6 currently in 205/40/17 and I'm Literally fearfull of driving it in the wet it's like driving on snow! The car goes straight on at every roundabout even at slow speeds and can't put down any power even before it Was charged and spins from 3k upwards now it's charged... Considering how cheap they are their good value for money in the dry as they don't grip to bad for the price but if you use your car as a daily in all weathers stay well clear.


Yep, seriously. Yes

I was running standard power in 2007 and they were fine in both wet and dry. In fact did a trackday with them at Brands Hatch and it was soaking all day. Had no grip issues.
I was running low boost in 2008 and still had no problems. I was running the same size profiles as you on my OZ Hydras. Yes

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 15:25
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I bloody hated them on my 405, even though they aren't as grippy as Michelin, the Avon ZV5's I fitted at the time made them look absolutely s**te, especially in the wet.

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Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 16:11
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fletch

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Terrible tyres especially when they start to wear. Lethal in the wet. (205/40/17)
Posted 30th Aug 2012 at 16:55
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armzsc6

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Must be because they are now pretty warn on the edges Stan, to much corner hacking in the dry :p they literally are the worst tyres I've ever driven with in the wet. Maybe not so bad if their not warn. You can pick them up for like £42 a tyre in that size from camskill which is very good but personally I can't wait to get them off the car.

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 08:01
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swiftyboi006

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Pe2s for the money £55 a tyre realy isnt bad, i had toyo px4,s all round on the p1 and to me they felt amazing£40 a tyre

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 10:20
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To be fair I wouldn't run any other tyre now apart from an R888, but at £170 a corner they're not to everyone's budget. But I must admit, you do get what you pay for. Yes

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 11:43
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samslow

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nankangs = ditchfinders i found swapped em for toyo s which im impressed with so far

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 12:08
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aaron6

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armzs16 wrote:
Must be because they are now pretty warn on the edges Stan, to much corner hacking in the dry :p they literally are the worst tyres I've ever driven with in the wet. Maybe not so bad if their not warn. You can pick them up for like £42 a tyre in that size from camskill which is very good but personally I can't wait to get them off the car.
You should try paradas in the wet... LOL
Pilot Exalto 2's all day long. Smile

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 16:53
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aaron6 wrote:
armzs16 wrote:
Must be because they are now pretty warn on the edges Stan, to much corner hacking in the dry :p they literally are the worst tyres I've ever driven with in the wet. Maybe not so bad if their not warn. You can pick them up for like £42 a tyre in that size from camskill which is very good but personally I can't wait to get them off the car.
You should try paradas in the wet... LOL
Pilot Exalto 2's all day long. Smile


Aaron's back on his Parada hate crusade again...LOL

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 17:44
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aaron6

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You know me stan. Like a dog with a bone! Wink

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 19:28
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aaron6 wrote:
You know me stan. Like a dog with a bone! Wink


Yes Indeed. LOL

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Posted 1st Sep 2012 at 19:31
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Falken ze912 are a good tyre if on a budget. P zeros Rosso are very good on the lcr but next I think will be Goodyear asymmetric 2's
Posted 2nd Sep 2012 at 13:09
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