Hey Folks,

My tired just hit a nail and the local tire shop has some 255/35/19 Nakang's. They could order better tires but it will take a week or more. Should I put the Nakangs on in the mean time? How long do Nakangs last? Or are they pieces of crap?

Thanks,

 

You might be able to find out with a Google search for "Nankang tires review".

It's worked for me in the past.

 

I loved my cheap nexens on my s10 and they were also 35 series

 

Unless the damage is extreme, a nail should be fixed simply with a tire plug kit and reinflation. Total cost < $10, as opposed to whatever the price is for a pair of Chinese tires.

 

I've never heard of this brand. Are they cheapies or racing tires??

 

Cheapies. For rickshaws.

 

Nankang tires [ns-2] are summer tires with a mud and snow rating. They are made by the oldest and lagest tire co. in Taiwan. They are very good tires and the Ausies swear by them. They ride much quieter and are less prone to bumps etc. I have them on all four and have driven 5,000 miles with no problems and very little wear. They stick much better than the Conti's but will probably give you less wear. I got 30k out of the Conti's and expect 25k from the Nankangs. For the money I doubt if there is a better tire out there.

 

depending on the version you get they are either summer only or all season performance tires. they are cheap but not too shabby. they grip about average, are quiet and do good in the rain.

 

I have the oppurtunity to get a set of 4 225's and 255's NEW shiiped to the door for 475.. I am thinking I will do this...

 

8 tires???

 

Oops..

No 4- 2-225's, 2-255's.

Heck if was 8 for that price I would ordered 16...

 

Heres what i bought for the rears, cheapest price i found and thicker too, my buddy has them they fit fine on srt6 rears (19x9"):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

 

I have been running the nakang's on my rear for the past 4 months (all season).
They may be a little noisier then the Conti's but they grip very well and they were far less expensive.

They do flat spot when sitting for a few days but go back to round after a few miles.

All in all I am pleased.

 

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