Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport A: 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A appear in 8 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 noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport A performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Toyo Proxes Sport A if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.6 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Toyo Proxes Sport A
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Toyo Proxes Sport A | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 6.2 2 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Avg rank 5.9 3 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.9 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.5 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus or Toyo Proxes Sport A?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport A ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Proxes Sport A averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus appears in 5 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Sport A in 3, 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 →