Nankang NS-2

[unstablementaly]

anyone know anything/have experience with these tires? they're the summer tires that are comin with my rims. guy told me they were z rated but everything i've searched for on them says h. i don't want no damn h rated tires!!

[Nate8409]

What size tire?

[unstablementaly]

225/40/18 is what i believe the guy told me. might be 215/40/18. i'm gonna be calling back on monday anyway regardless of replies here. gonna shop a little tonight and see what i can get them to change to.

[ValuePack]

I used to work for Motostar in Manch, where we pettled the NS-1s and NS-2s by the dozen. IIRC, that size was avalable in H and V ratings, no Z rating. They really aren't great at all, and build quality is questionable, but they sure are cheap. Don't pay any more than $65 per, as the dealer probably bought them for around $45-50 each, which is about what they're worth. If you like the style and can afford it, get the Falken FK-451s or 452s... they're about 100 times the tire for a 30-50% price hike(ie, still cheap). Even the Falken ZE-512s are a better buy, IMO. discounttiredirect.com is an easy place to grab 'em.

NS-2s are great if you're just planning to beat the hell out of your car and need a throw-away tire to learn your limits with. They typically ride and wear like ***.

[unstablementaly]

well, not really planning on tracking the car. but i do want a performance gain for those times i do. would like to see about 2 seasons out of them. anything is really an upgrade over the stockers. plus mine are beat!!

thanks for you input man! appreciate it.~ok~

[unstablementaly]

so i went with the falken 512's for now. probably gonna shop around after i get them on the car and see what else i like. not a fan of internet shopping for tires and i haven't had time to hit a tire store. will do after i get the wheels on the car AND have the time to window shop!

[ValuePack]

Falken 512s are known for a semi-softish sidewall, but they really are a nice step up over the stockers, especially with that short of a sidewall. Good bang for the buck.

[unstablementaly]

as long as they're at least the slightest bit pothole friendly!!