Nankang XR611

The Nankang XR611 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 21 tire reviews averaging 56% over 434,620 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 20th.

Dry Grip 64%
Wet Grip 41%
Road Feedback 55%
Handling 54%
Wear 69%
Comfort 59%
Buy again 52%

First On MarketMay 2012
Wheel Size12 - 18"
Width155 - 235mm
Profile45 - 80
Rolling ResistanceD - D
Wet GripC - C
Noise (dB)70 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The XR611 is ranked 170th of 238 Summer Touring tires.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

16th

Worst Result

23rd

Average Result

20th

Latest Tire Test Results

2015 Market Overview - Braking Test
23rd of 52 tires
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2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test
16th of 16 tires
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2015 Tire Tests

2013 Tire Tests

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Questions and Answers for the Nankang XR611

2017-10-24 - What is the difference between the Nankang TS611 and XR611 tires.

As far as I'm aware there isn't officially as TS611 pattern in Europe, only XR611.

2019-02-19 - What is the difference between Nankang XR611 and Nankang Toursport 611, because tire tread looks exactly the same. XR611 is just next generation of Toursport 611?

I had to ask Nankang, this is the answer:

They are the same tire, the tire is called Toursport XR-611 however is Europe they have been known to call it the TS-611

It’s a dated tire now, I class it more of a retro style tire as it is more suited to older vehicles than new. I can only see 6 sizes listed in stock in the UK now, it has been replaced by the NA-1 / ECO-2+ in the majority of sizes, only some odd / niche sizes remain in XR-611

2021-01-25 - Hello from Greece. I am interested to fit Nankang xr611 to my car, (225 50 r15). Surfing through your, very interesting site for reviews, I saw the braking test, of the year 2015, with your comments. The wet braking for the Pirelli is 47.5m and for the Nankang 60.3m, according to the test. So the difference is 12.8m and not 26.6m, as it is written. The xr611 is a m+s tire, and as such, beats the summer tires to the dry braking and it is on par to the all weather tires to the wet braking. For an unknown, to me, reason, some times the label of the xr611 has the indication "m+s" and some other not. Here is my deeper analysis: http://www.vwsyncro.eu/p/passat-b3b4-syncro-tires.html Thank you for your time. The Syncro Heresy

Interesting analysis, thanks for sharing. It's worth noting that you can't compare results between tests, as water depth and surface grip can play a huge part in distances. Also, 12.8 meters is still a large gap, and the XR611 would certainly get out performed in the wet by a summer tire and hugely out performed in the snow by a premium all season tire. It might be M+S rated, but it is not 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol. The M+S marking is only there if the tire meets a certain "Land / Sea" ratio on the tread pattern which would explain why it's only on certain sizes.

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Top 3 Nankang XR611 Reviews

Given 84% while driving a (205/60 R13 H) on a combination of roads for 4,000 miles
I have these tires fitted to my kit car weighing 650 kgs and I find they give excellent grip in the dry and a little less in the wet and I don't find them noisy and would recommend them
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on August 8, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Skoda Felicia (185/60 R13) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Have these on a Skoda Felicia 1.3 MPI. Fantastic tire running at 30 psi. Vehicle used as a car I have no complaints. Bought from Bathwick Tyers Trowbridge Wiltshire. Cheap tyer but a premium service from the supplier and the Tyers. Will use these tires again without a doubt...
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on February 13, 2016
Given 53% while driving a Peugeot 406 coupe (205/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 20 average miles
I have mostly used Continental tires in the past however, being a little financially challenged in recent years and after some research on this site I decided to take the plunge and try some Budget brand tires. First & foremost "You get what you pay for and most of the Tires the general public buy are summer Tires".
I purchased 4 Nankang Tires online and had them fitted locally ((Total cost March 2011 £210 for all 4) absolute bargain compared to the prices I was used to paying. The first thing you notice with these Tires is the increase in road noise compared to previous tires but you soon get used to this then the handling which, I had braced myself for knowing they were going to be poor compared to Conti's again you get used to how far you can push the car in dry and wet conditions and, in my opinion they are not the best Tire in the world but if you keep this in mind and adjust your driving accordingly they are fine, it made me a safer / slower driver. Traction / grip in dry is acceptable, in the wet they are a little deficient (watch it on roundabouts, the word Drift comes to mind). These Tires saw me through two and half years as I have just had the fronts replaced after 20600 miles with Avon ZV5, two Winters and in the snow they are also deficient (remember they are Summer Tires), the Rears still have quite a bit of life in them. Went out after new Avons fitted to the Front and it's at this point I realised just how poor the old tires were but, in all fairness the old Nankangs were worn out. Summary:- Nankang tires represent excellent value for money and mileage and, you must keep in mind they are a Budget brand Summer Tire so they are not going to perform like one of the leading brands, would I recommend or buy again? Yes if price is the main factor.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on November 13, 2014
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Given 46% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 6N (185/55 R14 H) on mostly town for 2,000 easy going miles
Not a bad grip at all (in DRY!!!!).

In wet these were the WORSE tires i have ever seen!!
Really really DANGEROUS!!
I honestly believe they should be FORBIDDEN to be sold for road safety reasons.

Examples in wet:
-Aquaplanning - a bit of water in the road and you cant be carefull enough, sometimes it looked like the slower you go, the more times it happened (i got quite a few scary episodes)
-Going on normal road in a curve, if you touch the throttle (as to mantain a constant low speed), the tires will lose grip completely and the car will continue going straight ahead, it would just go off the ground.
-Going up hills it was very usual for the front wheels to keep on spining for a long time before the car started to move (and we are talking about a 999cc. w/50bhp..surely wasnt for the incredible amount of torque)


I cannot talk about the wear of the tires because they were so dangerous in wet i got rid of them in less than 1,500km (in my opinion, a new set of good tires was a better deal than a new front end of the car!).
I believe it would be good because the compound was really hard.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on July 19, 2014
Given 27% while driving a Volvo 240 estate (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 spirited miles
I reckon they're pretty terrible tires.

I've got a Pirelli P6 on one side, and one of these Nankangs on the other, I bought the car like this. The tire had 50% tread and is a 2010 make.

Hard braking, the Nangkang will lock up, creating an oversteer situation.
It is worse than the other 3 tires on the car by a significant amount.

Wet grip is non existent, always spins.

It's a volvo 240 with 100HP but has no worries hitting 160 on the speedo with this nasty tire.

Good for burnouts.

I know this "review" is dumb because I have mixed tires but it really is the worst of the bunch.

Cars have a brake proportioning valve so that the rear wheels cannot lock under braking, there is a heavy bias towards the front, around 75 front, 25% rear.

This thing locks up in the dry before the fronts are even close. dodgy dodgy tire.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on January 29, 2014
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Given 46% while driving a Renault R21 TXE (185/65 R14 H) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
Acceptable in the dry for easy driving
Very dangerous in the wet. On wet roads, I was unable to follow the average granny.
This tire should not be authorized, very dangerous. The worst I ever had...
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on August 5, 2013
Given 61% while driving a Nissan Micra (165/55 R13) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I had these tires fitted to 13x7 Starmags on my Micra which is fitted with lower suspension. Day to day driving these tires are awesome. You really cannot go wrong with them - they wear very well due to the hard compound. If you're a sober driver I'd definitely recommend these. Grip levels are low, but when you're driving in a relaxed fashion and not going too crazy they're amazing.

I enjoy going to track days in my daily driven giggle of a Nissan Micra, and this is where they begin to fall down. Spirited driving on roads is hampered by this tire. Grip levels in the dry are pretty bad and will restrict your cars performance massively in the corners. In the wet, don't even attempt to drive fast as they're genuinely scary. The hard compound wears extremely well but also has very little grip. Fast take offs from standing usually result in wheel spins.

Great tire for Joe Bloggs in his Ford Mondeo going to work and back. Terrible tire for enthusiasts!

I've since ditched them and the 13s in favour of 15" Team Dynamics with Toyo T1Rs. Infinitely better, kids!
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on April 26, 2013
Given 77% while driving a Fiat Sedici 16v 4x4 (205/60 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 11,000 spirited miles
My car is a Fiat Sedici 1.9JTD, basically a Suzuki Sx4 masquerading as a Fiat but with electronic 4 Wheel drive. It is a sort or crossover car. I have had it since new and it chews tires on the front badly. The Yokohama's it came with lasted 4000 miles, next were Michelins at just 3000 miles. Then I went Falken 952 and got a staggering 7000 miles. Got ripped off on a cold dark night with a puncture and had Kumurans fitted and these were lethal. I got them taken off after 600 miles or I am sure me or the wife would have died (these are supplied by Michelin). Tire shopper recommended Nankang which were the same tread pattern as the Yokohama's it had originally on the front and it still has on the back. These were the XL version and what a difference. The car is back to how I got it when delivered. I am not sure if it is the XL doing it but I have covered 11,000 miles and they still look like they can do another 11k before replacement. Tough, wear well and no grip or lack of braking performance. Found this site as I am ordering another two for the rear now. Work well on crossovers I guess.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on December 19, 2012
Given 60% while driving a Fiat Seicento 1.1 MPI FIRE (sporting) (165/55 R13 H) on mostly country roads for 30,000 average miles
Good tire for the price. At this size it was only this or the Pirelli P 700z. The Pirelli is a 1995 design so i chose the Nankang. Got theme after some 175/50/13 Yokohama A539. I believe the lack of grip in the wet is due to wear as i dont remember i had any wet grip problems when the tires were new.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2012
Given 81% while driving a Mazda Bongo Friendee (215/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
On my third set of these now, as I found them to be spot on. They are fitted to a Mazda Bongo 4wd, which use to chew through van tires (due to load rating needed) every 10000 miles. These XR611's have been great. I am getting 30k miles from a set,(done around 120k miles in 6 years of ownership) and have never had any problems in the wet. I've had no problems with them off road or on snow either.....although I have Nankang snow tires for winter use now...I hope to get a chance to use them this year!
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on November 2, 2012
Given 33% while driving a Ford (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
So so noisy. Thought it originally was the diff bearings or the ale bearings. Noise was more. Prominant when cold. Sounded like four wheel drive tires. Terrible in the wet. No grip. Removed off car after 15,000km. Ford fairmont el station wagon. Wear was good as rubber was so hard.
Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on October 4, 2012
Given 27% while driving a Ford Fairmont ghia (205/65 R15) on mostly town for 0 average miles
I bought a ford fairmont with these on it. They were near new. I got the car steering aligned and wheels balanced. It rained during the wheel service. I drove out into the rain and on the first roundabout the car slid out at the front and then the back came out and the car did a 280 spin. This was at about 25 kmph. Thinking it may be oil or grease on the three I then gingerly drove the car until I could scrub them up on some gravel. After some testing and checking, these tires are really dangerous, ESP in the wet and unsafe at even low speeds on corners. The fairmont is a large heavy rear wheel drive sedan, and these tires are particulary unsuited, they break and slip with no warning in the wet,(front and back) including a four wheel slide at about 40k on a sloping corner. I intend to replace them and slash the Nanking tires and throw them away, they are really shocking tires in the wet and should not even be sold. There are many other reviews as to how unsafe these tires are in the wet and how they fail at cornering, they should be recalled as a road safety issue.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on August 10, 2012
Given 74% while driving a Fiat Punto 1.2 8v (185/60 R14 H) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
These came with a set of used alloys, and I was prepared to be terrified. However, they are really not that bad. I have a pair on the front of the Punto, so they don't have to put very much power down! They are acceptably quiet and comfortable on terrible roads, they have acceptable levels of grip in the dry and in the wet weather we are having even on roundabouts. I have proxes cf1 on the back as it is a very light car and it needs grip. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised by the Nankangs, but probably not good for a car with a lot of power.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on June 26, 2012
Given 29% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 TS (185/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Absolutely the worst tires I've ever had. Even in the dry they squeal like a banshee at the slightest provocation. In the wet they wheelspin at t-junctions (normal acceleration, not pushing it) and are extremely dangerous when cornering (understeer) unless you crawl around at 20 miles per hour. I would never recommend these tires to anyone else.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on June 19, 2012
Given 50% while driving a Kia Motors Mentor II (185/65 R14 H) on a combination of roads for 31,000 average miles
Concur with a lot of the reviews on this website about these tires. They were cheap (£140 for 4), and perform adequately in the dry. But they gave me very little confidence about them in the wet and I would not go out when it was snowing or icy as they offered virtually no grip at all. Fortunately my fast driving days are over which is just as well, because performance wise these don't cut the mustard. They wear well though, done 31,000 miles on front (just replaced) and there is still some meat (possibly another 10,000 miles)on the rears. Replaced with Toyo Proxes and the difference is quite noticeable as you would expect with fresh tires. Too early to report on these replacements, but the grip in the wet especially is much better.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on December 17, 2011