Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO: 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO appear in 6 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #10 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 32.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 43.0 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 28.0 | 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 43.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 28.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 7.9, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 or Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 ranks higher on average than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO 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 Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appears in 5 independent tests, Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
