Nankang SV-4
Winter tyre (Central European) · type inferred
Nankang SV-4 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 44 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on an independent test · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
On ice from 50 km/h about 135.2 m (based on an independent test)
Independent tests
Measured results. Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest braking distance).
| Test | Surface and speed | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | dry asphalt, 100→0 km/h | 44.8 m | 21 / 31 | 41.4 m |
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | wet asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 35.6 m | 21 / 31 | 31.7 m |
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | wet concrete, 80→0 km/h | 41.4 m | 24 / 31 | 36.5 m |
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | snow, 30→0 km/h | 10.3 m | 26 / 31 | 9.2 m |
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | ice, 20→0 km/h | 19.1 m | 29 / 31 | 15.2 m |
| ADAC winter tyre test 2025 | aquaplaning speed (higher is better) | 71.9 km/h | – | – |
Test: 225/40 R18. The same tyre may perform slightly differently in another size.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145/70 R13 | D | E | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 71 T |
| 155/65 R13 | D | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 73 T |
| 165/70 R13XL | D | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 83 T |
| 165/70 R14 | D | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 T |
| 175/55 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 77 T |
| 175/60 R14XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 83 H |
| 175/60 R15 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 H |
| 175/65 R14XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 T |
| 175/65 R17 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 175/70 R13 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 T |
| 175/70 R14XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 175/80 R14 | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 185/55 R16XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 H |
| 185/60 R15XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 H |
| 185/65 R15XL | C | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 T |
| 195/55 R16 | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 H |
| 195/55 R16XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91 V |
| 195/55 R20XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 H |
| 195/60 R15XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 H |
| 195/60 R18XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 195/65 R15XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 T |
| 195/70 R14 | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91 T |
| 205/55 R16XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 94 V |
| 205/60 R16XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 H |
| 215/40 R17XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 215/40 R18XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 89 V |
| 215/45 R18XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 215/50 R17XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 215/50 R19 | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 225/40 R18XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 V |
| 225/40 R19XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 W |
| 225/45 R17XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 94 V |
| 225/45 R19XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 225/60 R16XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 102 V |
| 235/40 R18XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 235/40 R19XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 W |
| 235/45 R18XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 235/45 R20XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 245/45 R18XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 255/35 R19XL | B | D | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 W |
| 255/45 R19XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 104 V |
| 265/50 R19XL | B | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol | 110 V |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Nankang SV-4?
On the EU tyre label, the Nankang SV-4 has wet grip class B to D, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Nankang SV-4 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Nankang SV-4 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 44 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on an independent test.
Is the Nankang SV-4 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Better suited to milder winters. The Nankang SV-4 is a Central European winter tyre made for wet and slushy roads. On ice and snow it needs a longer braking distance than a Nordic friction or studded tyre.
How long is the braking distance of the Nankang SV-4 on ice?
Based on an independent test, the Nankang SV-4 205/55 R16 stops from 50 km/h on ice in about 135.2 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). Calculated by Pidurdusmaa.ee with the same model as the calculator. Use the calculator to see the result for your own car.
Has the Nankang SV-4 been independently tested?
Yes. Source: ADAC winter tyre test 2025. The Nankang SV-4 stopped on dry asphalt from 100 km/h in 44.8 m, ranking 21 of 31 tyres. All measured results are in the table above.
What sizes is the Nankang SV-4 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Nankang SV-4 in 41 sizes, for example 145/70 R13, 155/65 R13, 165/70 R13, 165/70 R14, 175/55 R15 and 175/60 R14. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Fiat Grande Panda (2025+), Tesla Model Y (2025+) and Citroën C3 IV (2024+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.