Giti GitiSport S2 SUV 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 Giti GitiSport S2 SUV 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 Giti GitiSport S2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. 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 Giti GitiSport S2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Giti GitiSport S2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Giti GitiSport S2 SUV | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.7 | 83.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Giti GitiSport S2 SUV
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Giti GitiSport S2 SUV | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Giti GitiSport S2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Giti GitiSport S2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 6.5 | Giti GitiSport S2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Giti GitiSport S2 SUV vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Giti GitiSport S2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Giti GitiSport S2 SUV vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Giti GitiSport S2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiSport S2 SUV vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Giti GitiSport S2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiSport S2 SUV vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Giti GitiSport S2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiSport S2 SUV or Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Giti GitiSport S2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Giti GitiSport S2 SUV 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks better than the Giti GitiSport S2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Giti GitiSport S2 SUV 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 →