Nankang SV1 Winter+

The Nankang SV1 Winter Plus is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 72%
Road Feedback 72%
Handling 71%
Wear 81%
Comfort 82%
Buy again 76%

Tyre review data from 14 tyre reviews averaging 76% over 100,000 miles driven.

The SV1 Winter+ is ranked 41st of 96 Winter Touring tyres.

Latest Tyre Test Results

2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test - 8th of 8 tyres

  • Positive - Low rolling resistance, acceptable braking on snow, low noise, cheap.
  • Negative - Extremely poor braking in the wet, little steering control in the wet and on snow, poor comfort.
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2011 Tyre Tests

  • 8th: 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (255/55 R18)
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    Top 3 Nankang SV1 Winter Plus Reviews

    Given 51% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16 H) on mostly motorways for 13,000 average miles
    Very good at ice and snow...
    Decent tire at dry and highway.
    Not noisy as sister tire nankang sn-1 .
    Bad at wet.
    After 2 year and 20000km tire thickness comes to 5mm and lose cornering at wet.
    Dump than as quick as possible ...
    Now Michelin CC is very good.
    Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on January 5, 2017
    Given 80% while driving a Peugeot 407Hdi (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
    Decent tyres. Recently bought new set for 2011 toyota avensis. Tested these tyres on my Peugeot 407. Very good price/quality ratio. Not too much difference comparing with premium brands. Dry grip could be a bit better, but that's not a big problem as we are using it during winter period. Hit few big potholes, no damage to the tire at all. Recommended product!
    Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on November 5, 2015
    Given 57% while driving a Volvo 2005 S60 R (235/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
    These tires were ok in dry and wet conditions but extraordinarily poor in snow.
    Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on September 25, 2012
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    Given 14% while driving a Volkswagen GOLF MK5 R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 6,000 spirited miles
    Awful tyres. Had them on my car for one winter and they were bald when they came off, probably due to their complete lack of grip in all conditions and them sliding whenever I took a corner. They even caused the car to snake just going over white painted lines. Never again!
    Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on August 15, 2013
    Given 100% while driving a BMW 528i Touring Sport (235/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
    I am living in Norway, so winters here are not easy. Never had problems with these tires on my BMW E39 528i Touring with automatic gearbox.

    Buy again? YES !!
    Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on April 14, 2013
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    Given 76% while driving a Mercedes Benz s420 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
    very supprised. no problems at all. don't drive very quick max 150km/h on highways
    Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on December 12, 2012
    Given 100% while driving a BMW E39 528I Touring (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
    For the price they cost it's very good choice.
    On the wet road good.
    Dry road good.
    On the icy road middle.
    On the snow good.

    Comfort and road feedback good. Buy again? Yes
    Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on November 6, 2012
    Given 47% while driving a Volvo V70 2.4 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
    Positive (+): cheap!!!, good dry grip below 90 km/h; excelent grip and handling in deep snow.
    Negative (-): very poor handling on dry road above 140 km/h (if the road is bumpy these tyres will try to kill you), at 120 km/h feels like run on flat tyres; poor grip and handling on ice; poor breaking on wet.
    Conclusion: good tyres if only used in city below 70 km/h. Don't use them on highway at real winter.
    Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on October 26, 2012
    Given 91% while driving a Honda Civic SI Coupe (225/45 R17 T) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
    I am extremely surprised at the life and durability of these tires! I paid $420 after shipping to Utah, have driven on them all winter so far (6 months) and they have not worn at all! Now keep in mind I am NOT a slow driver, hardly ever under 90 on the freeway and I do alot of quick shifting and heavy takeoffs. I dont notice any wear! I thought i would be replacing these tires next winter but i didnt care cause of how cheap they were, but NO! Im positive I will be putting these back on for the next 3 winters! Oh also they have excellent snow grip, but not amazing wet grip... Still exceptional, but not amazing. I am very impressed! I will definetly buy these again if I ever have to!
    Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on March 20, 2012
    Given 83% while driving a Toyota Avensis (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
    I bout my car with a pair of these on the rear wheels. When snow fell I put them in the front and felt change in performance immediately. Parking, accelerating and climbing hills was not a problem even on unploughed 20cm snow. I felt sorry for all BMWs, Mercs and Jaguars who were stuck on every little hill during the snowy days. I will buy again as they are due for replacing.
    Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2011
    Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLS 320 (245/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
    WOW - advised from other Mercedes oweners and lets say my Rear-wheel drive Merc CLS was better in 6 inches of snow than the wifes Honda CRV 4x4 !!!
    Utterly awesome performance and grip - as if there was no snow at all.
    Anyone with a german RWD car will know how god awful they are in snow - this is the answer and at £55 a wheel, well worth the money.
    I did 8000 miles over winter and the tread depth only lost 1mm (now 7mm deep) which is FAR BETTER than the Conti's that were on the car.
    Definately buying again next year for my other car.
    Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on April 11, 2011
    Given 90% while driving a Lexus IS 220D (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
    Put these onto my Lexus IS 220D as i was sick fed up of asking for push out of pancacke flat supermarket car parks when there's 1/4" of snow on the ground!!

    What a fantastic difference. They allow you to confidently predict how the car will behave in wintry conditions.
    Its a little scary realising just how risky it was driving around on normal tyres before.
    Also, my Insurance Co. didn't have an issue with changing over to winter tyre.
    Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on January 11, 2011
    Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz CLS 320 (245/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
    WOW - bought these tyres after seeing positive comments on Mercedes Owners forum. Mercedes CLS would not even move in light snow before, but with these winter tyres fitted it is as good as my Freelander 4x4 - have driven in snow depth upto 5 inches just fine, grips strongly in corners, climbs steep hills easily and brakes well coming down the other side. Fuel economy unchanged compared to my Summer Continental tyres. I was a tyre "Brand" snob - not any more, these are fantastic, and keep making me drive in the snow looking for other BMW / Mercedes drivers who are stuck - just to show off !!
    Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on December 24, 2010
    Given 93% while driving a Audi A6 2.5 TDI Quattro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
    This tyres on an Allroad C5 is awsome
    Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on November 7, 2010