Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Atlas Force UHP and Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Atlas Force UHP performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Atlas Force UHP is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Atlas Force UHP if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Atlas Force UHP | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.4 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 83.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Atlas Force UHP
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Atlas Force UHP | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Atlas Force UHP |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Atlas Force UHP |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Atlas Force UHP |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Atlas Force UHP |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.5 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
💧 Wet: Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Atlas Force UHP wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Atlas Force UHP wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Atlas Force UHP wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.4 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Atlas Force UHP wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Atlas Force UHP vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Atlas Force UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Atlas Force UHP or Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Atlas Force UHP ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Atlas Force UHP averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Atlas Force UHP ranks better than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Atlas Force UHP shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Atlas Force UHP appears in 1 independent tests, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
