Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 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 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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

    MetricNankang Sportnex AS2 PlusWindforce Catchfors UHP PRO
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#10
    Avg rank10.032.5
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score83.6

    Tire Lab Score

    83.6
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNankang Sportnex AS2 PlusWindforce Catchfors UHP PROWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 10.3
    1
    Avg rank 43.0
    Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.7
    1
    Avg rank 28.0
    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

    💧 Wet: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 43.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    ☀️ Dry: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 28.0 for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO

    The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus or Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks higher on average than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks better than the Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 →