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Nankang AR-1

Nankang AR-1

$185.00 – $635.00

Special Savings on these 3 sizes – Use Coupon Code PTS10

225/45ZR17  235/40ZR17  265/35ZR18

 

*** UPDATE:  The first two containers have been delivered.

A third container is on hold at the factory until the tariff situation is resolved.

 If you are on our waitlist we are still updating that. We will continue to provide updates as we get them. ***

We have sufficient inventory in many sizes of Nankang AR-1, CR-S v2, and CR-S v1. We are doing our best to update our inventory on the website on a daily basis.

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Have your competition tires heat cycled today and be race ready!

*** Nankang AR-1 Specs ***

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Break in procedure for Nankang tires prior to hard track sessions (racing or otherwise)…
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The Nankang AR-1, CR-S, SL-1, and NS-2R will greatly benefit from an initial “break-in” heat cycle, (commonly called “scrubbing in”) before the tires are pushed, for better performance. Set cold air pressure at an adequate psi to handle the weight of the car. On track, gradually increase speed subsequently for a minimum 3-4 laps, not to exceed 85% capacity*, followed by an off the car cooling period of not less than 24 hours, which will result in a much improved tire life and on track performance for future sessions.
If this procedure is not possible due to losing on track sessions – PTS can heat cycle your tires prior to shipping them to you, which will reduce (not replace) the break in procedure required for AR-1’s and CR-1/CR-S models.
This is a proven procedure to enhance and improve your on track experience, gathered from many years of our own racing experience and track events, as well as the many experienced drivers we have worked with over the years.
*2 – laps 50%, 1 – lap 75%, 1 – 85%, 2 – cool down laps 50%
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Nankang AR-1

Competition Tire

165/60R12   175/50R13   185/60R13   205/60R13   235/45R13   185/60R14   195/50R15 

Perfect for Vintage / Historic Racing!

*** Nankang AR-1 Specs ***

  • Special inner angled pattern design to improve performance in wet track conditions.
  • Special bevel pattern design for improved tire stiffness.
  • Large block at tire shoulder for improved tire stiffness and traction on curved roads.
  • Wide center ribs for improved steering performance and precision.
  • Optimized tread with wider contact patch for the best stability at high speed driving.
  • Unique semi-slick compound shorter tire warming time which speeds up tires in reaching effective working temperature and improves gripping performance.

Set up tech tips

Optimum operating window 160F degrees to 220F degrees

Optimum camber settings between  -1.0 to -3.0 degrees

HOT Pressure settings - 

Just a guide - precise pressures should be decided by driving style, ambient temps and car set up

23 - 27.5 psi  for cars  less than 1760 lbs 

24 - 32 psi   for cars 1760 lbs - 2200 lbs 

27.5 - 37 psi for cars 2200 lbs - 3080 lbs

34 - 42 psi  for cars over 3080 lbs

 

PTS offers Tire Shaving starting at $55 per tire

Have your competition tires heat cycled today and be race ready!

*Caution: The Nankang AR-1 is recommended for competition events only.

 Allow an extra time for shaving or heat-cycling.

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Did you know...

That arrow on the sidewall of Nankang tires is not a directional arrow - it is a Taiwanese symbol of quality assurance. 

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