Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Tigar Tigar UHP: 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 Tigar Tigar UHP 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Tigar Tigar UHP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Tigar Tigar UHP making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nankang Noble Sport NS20 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Tigar Tigar UHP's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Tigar Tigar UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 34.4 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 77.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Tigar Tigar UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Tigar Tigar UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 45.5 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 33.0 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 21 | No data | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.8 221 | No data | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 45.5 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 33.0 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 or Tigar Tigar UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Tigar UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Tigar UHP 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 Tigar Tigar UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appears in 5 independent tests, Tigar Tigar UHP 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 →