Using Nankang NS2 tyres on a 993

Jargle · Post by **Jargle** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:13 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 · Post by **lindsayhbrown** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:20 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 · Post by **Jargle** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:00 am

Thanks Lindsay, that's what worrys me!

PaulSmith · Post by **PaulSmith** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:19 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)

tr7v8 · Post by **tr7v8** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:29 pm

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

Jargle · Post by **Jargle** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:58 pm

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

964russ · Post by **964russ** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:32 pm

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

J.J. · Post by **J.J.** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:31 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.

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lindsayhbrown · Post by **lindsayhbrown** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:02 pm

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

PaulSmith · Post by **PaulSmith** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:17 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

lindsayhbrown · Post by **lindsayhbrown** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:37 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

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

tr7v8 · Post by **tr7v8** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:11 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
you could probably hire them out and make a bit of money

Even more money for Lindsay's though

J.J. · Post by **J.J.** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:58 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

tr7v8 · Post by **tr7v8** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:00 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

Price for yours times at least 2

sam · Post by **sam** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:20 pm

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

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