Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nankang Eco 2 Plus and Nankang SV2 appear in 5 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 Nankang Eco 2 Plus 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 SV2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 3 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 SV2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Eco 2 Plus making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Nankang Eco 2 Plus's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nankang SV2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Eco 2 Plus | Nankang SV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.4 | 8.5 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.3 | 83.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Eco 2 Plus
Nankang SV2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Eco 2 Plus | Nankang SV2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Nankang SV2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Nankang SV2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 11.3 | Nankang SV2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Nankang SV2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nankang SV2 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2
The Nankang SV2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 17.0 for the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2
The Nankang SV2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2
The Nankang SV2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.3, compared to no data for the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2
The Nankang SV2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Eco 2 Plus vs Nankang SV2
The Nankang SV2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Eco 2 Plus or Nankang SV2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang SV2 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang SV2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Eco 2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang SV2 ranks better than the Nankang Eco 2 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Eco 2 Plus appears in 2 independent tests, Nankang SV2 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →