What does people thing about Nankang tires?

[andybon]

They don't call them ditch finders for nothing!

[rdfcpete]

I have SV2 as winter tyres,  there is about six sets amongst my friends and family who all like them. That particular tyre is very good for that purpose.

In regards to performance summer tyres, not a chance.

As Skard says the sv- 2 winter tyre is very good but the summer tyres are crap

^ This 

Very accurate of my experience too, in that the only ones I'd buy are the SV-2 for that purpose, as a winter tyre only. You couldn't rely on them in any other conditions. The torque steer and damp/wet handling in a reguar torque filled hot hatch is pretty poor.

I'm selling a set of SV-2 as it happens, we just don't get enough ice or snow where I am to justify them anymore.

[Tfsi_Mike]

Id never have budget tyres. I don't drive 'hard' on the road but it doesn't mean I wont need good grip for an emergency manoeuvre / stop.

[Frodo-anni]

My Edition 30 had a pair of BCT budget tyres fitted at the main dealers during its preparation, during the negotiated i asked argued about why ditch finders had been fitted to the front of a GTI, that when on a roundabout would just wash out, they were shocking!!! Soon went in the bin when i got it home. The dealers did not appreciate my comments!!! 

Safety First dont scrimp on tyres, spend as much as you can afford! I see many cars with lots of power modifications, but then you read an advert for them, saying I couldnt afford the tyres so it has to go.