Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3 and Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appear in 7 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mabor Sport Jet 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Mabor Sport Jet 3's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 5 |
| Best rank | #18 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.5 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 83.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Mabor Sport Jet 3
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 25.5 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.5 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 27.0 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
☀️ Dry: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 25.5 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mabor Sport Jet 3 or Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks higher on average than the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus in 5, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
