5 November 2008
 

Nankang Winter Tires

You can now count Nankang as a winter tire. This Chinese brand has three interesting products to offer to Canadian motorists.

• SV-1: This passenger car tire is for most vehicles on the market. Its bears a straight center groove for directional stability and irregular sipes to improve braking on snow. It is available in 31 sizes for 14- to 19-inch wheels in the 65 to 40 ratios and T and H speed ratings.

• S-600: This specific tire has an aggressive zigzag pattern for better traction on wet and snow. It is available in 12 sizes at a very reasonable price for smaller vehicles with 13- to 15-inch wheels in the 70 to 60 ratios and T and H speed ratings.

• SN-1: A yet more specific winter tire, this one is available in only four sizes for 16- to 18-inch wheels in the 65 to 45 ratios and a Q speed rating.