Using Nankang NS2 tyres on a 993

Jargle · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:13 pm

Hi. I'm going to look at some Cup 3 alloys tomorrow for my 993 C2:

Tyres - Nankang - Ultra Sport NS 2
Fronts - 7.5Jx18 ET50 - 993.362.134.06 - 225/40 ZR18 92W
Rears - 9Jx18 ET52 - 993.362.138.01 - 265/35 ZR18 93W

My question is, brand snobbery aside, does anyone have any experience of these tyres on a 911? I want the wheels and will tolerate the tyres until they wear out but don't want to risk anything. I don't track the car and drive quickly but not like a loon... Any thoughts welcome!

lindsayhbrown · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:20 am

i had nankang on my 944S when i got it, can't remember the numbers but they were V rated, okish in the dry, seriously iffy in the wet tho', made exitting roundabouts in the wet interesting, and mostly sideways !!

Jargle · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:00 am

Thanks Lindsay, that's what worrys me! :shock:

PaulSmith · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:19 am

I knew a guy with a 1980's 3.2 Carrera that had Nankangs fitted when he bought it.

He soon affectionatley named them as Nankang KDF's (Korean Ditch Finders) :shock:

tr7v8 · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:29 am

It'd be worth checking the date stamp on the sidewall & finding out how old they are as well, dodgy tyres = bad enough; dodgy, old tyres = lethal!
Take it steady & find out what they're like but they're 40-50% of the decent ones so that should be an indication :mrgreen:

Jargle · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:58 pm

Thanks everyone, that's very helpful. Off to look now, will check dates/condition and let you know...

964russ · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:32 pm

Ive had a run in with poor tyres (not nankang) not worth the risk.
Get sum bridgestone/michelin .

J.J. · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:31 pm

If you want to know what there like. Go be a hooligan in a B&Q car park. Just drive in a tight circle increasing the speed until it breaks. Or if you don't want to get arrested. Go get yourself some new rubber! (seriously I did this, at 6 in the morning when there was no one about. Better than droping it. :twisted:

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lindsayhbrown · **Posted:** Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:02 pm

you've got to watch out for cctv on store car parks

PaulSmith · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:17 am

lindsayhbrown wrote:

you've got to watch out for cctv on store car parks

It's ok - I've got a spare set of number plates with J.J's registration you can borrow if you like :lol:

lindsayhbrown · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:37 pm

PaulSmith wrote:

lindsayhbrown wrote:

you've got to watch out for cctv on store car parks

It's ok - I've got a spare set of number plates with J.J's registration you can borrow if you like :lol:

you could probably hire them out and make a bit of money

tr7v8 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:11 pm

lindsayhbrown wrote:

PaulSmith wrote:

lindsayhbrown wrote:

you've got to watch out for cctv on store car parks

It's ok - I've got a spare set of number plates with J.J's registration you can borrow if you like :lol:

you could probably hire them out and make a bit of money

Even more money for Lindsay's though :mrgreen:

J.J. · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:58 pm

Security guards have a pretty boring job. I was just livening it up a bit for 'em

Usual price for Lindsays plates then Jim :wink:

tr7v8 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:00 pm

J.J. wrote:

Security guards have a pretty boring job. I was just livening it up a bit for 'em

Usual price for Lindsays plates then Jim :wink:

Price for yours times at least 2 :mrgreen:

sam · **Posted:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:20 pm

Found them pretty good myself......................................................................................................on the wheelbarrow :lol:

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