Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus and Tigar Tigar UHP 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 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.
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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus | Tigar Tigar UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 34.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.6 | 77.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Tigar Tigar UHP
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Tigar Tigar UHP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 45.5 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 33.0 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.4 4 | No data | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | No data | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 45.5 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 33.0 for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Tigar Tigar UHP
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Tigar UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus or Tigar Tigar UHP?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks higher on average than the Tigar Tigar UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks better than the Tigar Tigar UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Tigar Tigar UHP in 2, 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 →