Nankang Lowest Sv-2
PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,6 % weak on snow Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 235/40 R18.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the SV2 evaluated
PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,6 % weak on snow 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, no wear measurement 
wear not measured 
last test 2021 
Snow 14 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 34 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 28 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – 
Economy 47 what it consists of Economy (1)
Noise and comfort 49 what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 stands in size 235/40 R18
Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 743 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 58 992 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 48 497 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 752 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 52 789 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 53 792 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 753 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 45 006 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 45 670 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 46 532 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 52 851 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 49 426 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 50 212 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 35 129 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 30 419 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 48 077 Ft Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 30 817 Ft This tyre 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 37 135 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.0 30 650 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 4.6 32 344 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 4.2 46 278 Ft Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 46 278 Ft +15 461 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 61 743 Ft +30 926 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
- 1. 9.1 61 743 Ft +30 926 Ft
- 1. 9.1 58 992 Ft +28 175 Ft
- 3. 8.7 48 497 Ft +17 680 Ft
- 4. 8.6 61 752 Ft +30 936 Ft
- 4. 8.6 52 789 Ft +21 972 Ft
- 6. 8.3 53 792 Ft +22 975 Ft
- 7. 8.1 50 753 Ft +19 936 Ft
- 8. 8.0 45 006 Ft +14 189 Ft
- 9. 7.6 45 670 Ft +14 853 Ft
- 9. 7.6 46 532 Ft +15 715 Ft
- 11. 7.5 52 851 Ft +22 034 Ft
- 11. 7.5 49 426 Ft +18 609 Ft
- 13. 7.4 50 212 Ft +19 395 Ft
- 13. 7.4
- 15. 6.6 35 129 Ft +4 312 Ft
- 16. 6.5 30 419 Ft −398 Ft
- 17. 6.4 48 077 Ft +17 260 Ft
- 18. 5.5 30 817 Ft
- 19. 5.3 37 135 Ft +6 318 Ft
- 20. 5.0 30 650 Ft −167 Ft
- 21. 4.6 32 344 Ft +1 527 Ft
- 22. 4.2 46 278 Ft +15 461 Ft
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Nankang Sv-2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
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3PMSF Áno Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/40 R18.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
I drive a very light car (800kg), so this review might not apply to all cars. Bought these tyres second hand very cheaply even thought I was rather sceptical about Chinese tyres.
I was actually amazed about how good values these are, especially compared to the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 I used to have on another car.
Driving on snow was great, no problem at all (even with rwd), in mud an dirty roads as well.
Handling on hotter days wasn't indeed all that great, but for a winter tire, I guess it's fair to say its ok.
All in all, I would definitely recommend these, as they have great value for the price (Heard different mechanics saying these were rubbish, turned out they had never even tried these, just said that because they are Chinese)
If this review helps anyone, I bought this tyres 2 years ago, brand new not used, i put all 4 tyres on the car and i waited for "winter is coming", in heat condition this tyre obviously is not good it looses the grip very much (because it's a winter tyre and it's softer then the summer ones), on the other hand, in winter and cold conditions the tyres do very well, i feel the car very smooth, i have grip, and the braking is good, the car it's a non ABS and non power steering, so for no asistences they do very good.
Anyway i recommend the tyres because i am very satisfied.
Bought these as a budget winter tyre for my Volvo XC90 2017 year. I was expecting okay snow grip looking at the reviews but I am simply amazed how these tyres perform in winter conditions. Driving in our recent snow is like driving on normal roads. Fuel consumption maybe up slightly but that maybe due to the colder temperatures anyway. The Volvo is not a car you flying around corners but compared to the Pirelli scorpion fitted as standard I've noticed little difference. In fact I'd say the nankangs edge it slightly.
I wanted a pair of M+S tyres and these seemed to fit my budget, I had a set of sv2s fitted on the front of my vauxhall combo van and although they are a good tyre in the wet, dry condtions they don't wear to well I went though my first set of sv2s in about 15k, the problem I found with them is they seem to wear quite heavy on the inner and out edges initially I thought the correct tyre pressure for my van wasn't enough 36psi as side wear is usually under inflation, so I bought a new pair and had a 4 wheel alignment done and took the psi up a bit more and checked the pressure every week and still they wore on the sides the trouble with these tyres are the side tread is very shallow compared to the centre of the tyre so it doesnt take look before the sides are on the wear limits and if you go below the wear markers by only a tiny bit it wont belong before cords are showing through as I found out on the first pair, the centre of the tyres still has plenty left but the outter edges are on the limit so the tyre is not legal then, normally a set of tyres on my van will last 40k to 50k and will wear even as I don't drive like I'm having trouble taking off, this is not the first time I've had problems with side wear with nankangs, I guess tyre flexing and rolling during cornering is a major problem with the sv2 to wear the sides like it does, I have since changed to a different make and I'm back to wearing evenly again.
They don't do well in 'proper' tyre reviews, but I have nothing but praise for these black circles of amazement. More comfort than my summer tyres and they have always found some grip in the worst of winter. Had them for 5 winters, note that my car is actually a van, I fitted 99XL rated SV2's. Favorite day was when at a party in a country pub and the snow came down, all taxis phoned to cancel due to the weather but my van took all 13 guests home on freshly laid snow with no problem, maybe a lucky number after all?
For the price they are easy to reccomend.