Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 – Tests & Review

Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 photo, test, review, ratings

Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 is a High Performance Ice & Snow Winter studless tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire has been replaced by the Nankang Ice Activa Ice-2.

Key performance

Dry performance
91.4 %
Wet performance
91.32 %
Wet braking
86.99 %
Wet handling
95.64 %
Snow performance
95.45 %
Snow braking
95.7 %
Snow traction
94.35 %
Snow handling
96.61 %
Snow lateral handling
95.15 %
Ice performance
88.07 %
Ice braking
85.44 %
Ice handling
88.78 %
Ice traction
80.52 %
Ice lateral handling
97.54 %
Rolling resistance
89.77 %
Noise
90 %

Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 Tests

2016 AMS (205/55 R16)

In 2016 experts of the Swedish publication Auto Motor & Sport have tested Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test 8 studded tires to compare results.

Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
5th place in Wet braking. +5.14m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
Last place in Wet handling. +3.43sec handling time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
Last place in Dry braking. +4.09m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
7th place in Ice braking. +1.46m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
7th place in Ice traction. +1.51sec acceleration time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
7th place in Ice lateral stability. +0.12min handling time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
8th place in Snow braking. +0.68m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
4-5th place in Snow traction. +0.14sec acceleration time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
8th place in Snow lateral stability. +1.43sec handling time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 test, review, ratings
5-7th place in Rolling resistance. +0.03l/10km fuel consumption.

Result: 8th (last) place.

  • Acceptable wet braking distance and low handling.
  • The longest dry braking distance.
  • Poor ice performance.
  • Acceptable on the snow. Nankang didn’t take high positions but showed close results to the leader.
  • Good rolling resistance.

2016 Test World (205/55 R16)

In 2016 experts of the Finnish organization Test World have tested the tyre at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium Ice & Snow Winter tires.

Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
Last place in Wet braking. +12.2m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
8-9th place in Wet handling (among similar tires). +2.7sec lap time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
Last place in Dry braking. +3.7m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
10th place in Ice braking. +13.1m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
8-9th place in Ice handling. +5.2sec lap time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
Last place in Ice traction. +2.4sec acceleration time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
9-10th place in Snow braking. +1.3m braking distance.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
9th place in Snow handling. +1.9sec lap time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
5-10th place in Snow traction. +0.7sec acceleration time.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
5-9th place in Subj. Noise. Subjective score – 9 points.
Nankang Ice Activa Ice 1 test, review, rating
6th place in Rolling resistance. +1.6% fuel consumption.

Result: 11th (last) place.

  • The longest wet braking distance and relatively good handling.
  • The longest dry braking distance.
  • Poor ice performance.
  • Good results on the snow.
  • Low noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.

Overall Nankang Ice Activa Ice-1 Review

Test Size Place Score
2016 AMS 205/55 R16 8 (8)
2016 Test World 205/55 R16 11 (11)

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