Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Mabor Sport Jet 3 and Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appear in 7 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3 and Nankang Noble Sport NS20 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Mabor Sport Jet 3's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #18 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.5 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 80.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Mabor Sport Jet 3
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 25.5 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 27.0 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
☀️ Dry: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 25.5 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Noble Sport NS20
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to no data for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mabor Sport Jet 3 or Nankang Noble Sport NS20?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 ranks higher on average than the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mabor Sport Jet 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 ranks better than the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Mabor Sport Jet 3 appears in 2 independent tests, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 in 5.
Also compare
Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs…
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
