Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 and Superia Bluewin UHP2 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Superia Bluewin UHP2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 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 Noble Sport NS20 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Superia Bluewin UHP2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nankang Noble Sport NS20 if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 78.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Superia Bluewin UHP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 8.6 2 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Avg rank 5.3 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Superia Bluewin UHP2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Avg rank 4.0 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 9.0 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.9 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Superia Bluewin UHP2
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.0 for the Superia Bluewin UHP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 or Superia Bluewin UHP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Superia Bluewin UHP2 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Superia Bluewin UHP2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Superia Bluewin UHP2 ranks better than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Superia Bluewin UHP2 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appears in 5 independent tests, Superia Bluewin UHP2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →