Any experience with Nankang NS2 tire ?

CharlyE500 · 12-23-2011, 07:47 PM

I am looking for a set of tire of my W210 E55. It's a commute car even I don't drive much. Anybody has experience with Nankang NS2 ? looks pretty good but not sure about the quality. I will ask for Taiwan production instead of China production.

http://www.nankang.com.tw/home.php?f...t_1&no=7&pno=1

I got a quote 245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 for $500 installed. What do you guys think ?!

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vincentie · 12-24-2011, 07:40 AM

I have a set and they r pretty good for the money so far , but r a bit noisy!!!

tsquare · 12-24-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlyE500

I am looking for a set of tire of my W210 E55. It's a commute car even I don't drive much. Anybody has experience with Nankang NS2 ? looks pretty good but not sure about the quality. I will ask for Taiwan production instead of China production.

http://www.nankang.com.tw/home.php?f...t_1&no=7&pno=1

I got a quote 245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 for $500 installed. What do you guys think ?!

Products made in China can be suspect, especially when the product is being sold by a Chinese company direct. The Chinese companies are focused more on profits and selling products to the western consumer vs. safety and reliability. Try and sue a Chinese company (good luck). They play by a different set of rules when compared to manufactures from more developed countries, they are more like the wild west when it comes to ethics and product standards.

I buy only non-critical products from direct Chinese manufactures (basically junk that is not of real importance). I will buy more critical products manufactured in China, but only when it is a western company, who uses the Chinese to manufacture there product, but it is the western company that is responsible for design and quality control of the products.

The Chinese companies do not take pride in their products, only their profits. Spend a few more dollars for tires and be safe especially in a High Performance Car.

desired_speeds · 12-24-2011, 02:49 PM

go on tirerack and buy a set of sumitomo HTRZ IIs They're a bargain, wear very well, and aren't noisy. I also noticed that they feel very stable in the rain. I think they're along the lines of $150-$200 a tire which is pretty good for a fairly well known company.

Strigoi · 12-24-2011, 03:05 PM

A friend of mine was running those Sumitomos on an HHR and was very happy with them.

BlownV8 · 12-24-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tsquare

Products made in China can be suspect, especially when the product is being sold by a Chinese company direct. The Chinese companies are focused more on profits and selling products to the western consumer vs. safety and reliability. Try and sue a Chinese company (good luck). They play by a different set of rules when compared to manufactures from more developed countries, they are more like the wild west when it comes to ethics and product standards.

I buy only non-critical products from direct Chinese manufactures (basically junk that is not of real importance). I will by more critical products manufactured in China, but only when it is a western company, who uses the Chinese to manufacture there product, but it is the western company that is responsible for design and quality control of the products.

The Chinese companies do not take pride in their products, only their profits. Spend a few more dollars for tires and be safe especially in a High Performance Car.

Lots of truth to what you are saying. Their lack of concern is bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. The Chinese quality issues are costing companies more in defective products than if they just made them in the US.

Chinese labor costs are on the rise so a substandard product with an increasing price is just what the US needs to get back to manufacturing their own products for US customers. I am excited to see the jobs start to come back.

CharlyE500 · 12-25-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlownV8

Lots of truth to what you are saying. Their lack of concern is bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. The Chinese quality issues are costing companies more in defective products than if they just made them in the US.

Chinese labor costs are on the rise so a substandard product with an increasing price is just what the US needs to get back to manufacturing their own products for US customers. I am excited to see the jobs start to come back.

Even increase labor cost in China, they are still the lowest labor. $400 monthly salary is still way cheaper than every country. This is sad but I really hope US can start to have more manufactures, jobs.

CharlyE500 · 12-25-2011, 12:44 AM

OK..... I guess Nankang is a bad choice.....

snooozie · 12-27-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlyE500

OK..... I guess Nankang is a bad choice.....

Get a decent set of tires. My dad always tell me...the contact between you and the road are the tires..

CharlyE500 · 12-30-2011, 05:30 PM

Got a set 3 days ago. Hankook Ventus EV12
245/40/18
275/35/18
Balanced, installed, tax ==> $795 really cheap. Got quoted few places for $960.

OCKlasse · 12-31-2011, 12:42 PM

Was just about to refer the V12s to you! Good choice.

vincentie · 12-31-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OCKlasse

Was just about to refer the V12s to you! Good choice.

I had set of those on my Audi and thought they were great until 1 blew out for no good reason then 4 months later samething, but I replaced them both and so far no issue,but don't drive car that much!!!!

MBFLO · 01-03-2012, 01:59 AM

I had purchased those nankangs for $200 the set with 1000 miles on them, they lasted close to 2 summers maybe less then 10k miles and thats was all she wrote but for the price they went half bad but I'd never pay retail for them rather spend more get better quality

trinitony · 01-03-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by desired_speeds

go on tirerack and buy a set of sumitomo HTRZ IIs They're a bargain, wear very well, and aren't noisy. I also noticed that they feel very stable in the rain. I think they're along the lines of $150-$200 a tire which is pretty good for a fairly well known company.

buy the HTRZ IIIs instead...

CharlyE500 · 01-03-2012, 05:38 PM

So far I love the Ev12 ! Huge different compare to Runflat that i used to have.

ruBENZ · 01-04-2012, 01:53 PM

+1

Hankook Ventus EV12
245/40/18
275/35/18

MB AMG · 01-04-2012, 06:22 PM

I have Sumitomo HTRZ II's and they're pretty decent. The tread pattern and sidewalls look awesome though that's unrelated.

xlr8tin · 01-10-2012, 11:54 PM

Only problem with the tires you mentioned is that they don't last long on our cars...specially when you like to light them up

ESTJ · 01-18-2012, 09:45 PM

Goin for the Hankook Ventus EV12! Somebody let me know now it that is a mistake, please!

tsquare · 01-18-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ESTJ

Goin for the Hankook Ventus EV12! Somebody let me know now it that is a mistake, please!

These are very good tires. You will be pleased

CharlyE500 · 01-19-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ESTJ

Goin for the Hankook Ventus EV12! Somebody let me know now it that is a mistake, please!

Have it for few weeks, so far so good. (only did 200 miles)

emoving · 01-19-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ESTJ

Goin for the Hankook Ventus EV12! Somebody let me know now it that is a mistake, please!

Best tires for the money! Quiet, good grip and I find they last as long as my Pilots

You wont regret them.

12-24-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
desired_speeds MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,800 Drives: 02 E55 & 04 E55	go on tirerack and buy a set of sumitomo HTRZ IIs They're a bargain, wear very well, and aren't noisy. I also noticed that they feel very stable in the rain. I think they're along the lines of $150-$200 a tire which is pretty good for a fairly well known company. __________________ W210 \| W211 FOR SALE: (2) two w211 OEM heat exchangers. will take best offer!

12-24-2011, 03:05 PM	#5
Strigoi Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 560 Drives: 2001 E55, 2002 Dodge Durango	A friend of mine was running those Sumitomos on an HHR and was very happy with them. __________________ 2001 E55 - FOR SALE, PM me for details: Goodridge SS brake lines, Plasti-dipped grill and wheels, flat badge, Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R springs w/ 1 coil removed from the fronts and 1/4 from the rears 2002 Dodge Durango 1977 Ford F250 4x4 Highboy - 351M/4spd manual, 33" tires, it's a beast - Sold 12-22-12 :(

12-25-2011, 12:44 AM	#8
CharlyE500 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal, Chino Posts: 3,236 Drives: E55 2006 / E55 2000 / White Odyssey	OK..... I guess Nankang is a bad choice..... __________________ Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. Kleemann ECU tune + Header + CM30 pump + K&N filter + E63 front conversion + SL55 Gun metal wheels

12-30-2011, 05:30 PM	#10
CharlyE500 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal, Chino Posts: 3,236 Drives: E55 2006 / E55 2000 / White Odyssey	Got a set 3 days ago. Hankook Ventus EV12 245/40/18 275/35/18 Balanced, installed, tax ==> $795 really cheap. Got quoted few places for $960. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. Kleemann ECU tune + Header + CM30 pump + K&N filter + E63 front conversion + SL55 Gun metal wheels

12-31-2011, 12:42 PM	#11
OCKlasse MBworld Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,854 Drives: 04 CL55, 13 Smart	Was just about to refer the V12s to you! Good choice. __________________ 2004 CL55 - Tektite Grey / Anthracite 2013 Smart Coupe - Deep Black / Black

12-24-2011, 07:40 AM	#2
vincentie Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: watertown CT Posts: 85 Drives: 2000 E55	I have a set and they r pretty good for the money so far , but r a bit noisy!!!

01-03-2012, 01:59 AM	#13
MBFLO MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,045 Drives: 01e55blk/blk	I had purchased those nankangs for $200 the set with 1000 miles on them, they lasted close to 2 summers maybe less then 10k miles and thats was all she wrote but for the price they went half bad but I'd never pay retail for them rather spend more get better quality __________________

01-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#15
CharlyE500 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal, Chino Posts: 3,236 Drives: E55 2006 / E55 2000 / White Odyssey	So far I love the Ev12 ! Huge different compare to Runflat that i used to have. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. Kleemann ECU tune + Header + CM30 pump + K&N filter + E63 front conversion + SL55 Gun metal wheels

01-04-2012, 01:53 PM	#16
ruBENZ Senior Member 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 330 Drives: 2000 E55 AMG/ 1999 996 C2 GT3 Aero Kit	+1 Hankook Ventus EV12 245/40/18 275/35/18 __________________ CautionThe proverbial light at the end of the tunnel may be an oncoming train.

01-04-2012, 06:22 PM	#17
MB AMG MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,926 Drives: 2002 E55 AMG	I have Sumitomo HTRZ II's and they're pretty decent. The tread pattern and sidewalls look awesome though that's unrelated.

01-10-2012, 11:54 PM	#18
xlr8tin MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,934 Drives: 2006 S55, 1971 BMW 2002	Only problem with the tires you mentioned is that they don't last long on our cars...specially when you like to light them up __________________ 2006 S55 2007 GMC Yukon Denali 1971 BMW 2002 Project car 2007 Jeep GC SRT8 (SOLD) 2002 E55 (SOLD) X-pipe High flow cats Resonator delete, second cat delete AMS headers AMS pulley

01-18-2012, 09:45 PM	#19
ESTJ Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 107 Drives: 2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE	Goin for the Hankook Ventus EV12! Somebody let me know now it that is a mistake, please!

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