Nankang AR-1 - Who’s used them
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According to the spec charts on Phil's site, they run at least as wide in tread width as the more 'name brand' usual suspects (A052, RE-71R, etc.) in some sizes, and wider than all of those 'go-to' options in other sizes.
The 215/40-17 and 225/45-16 AR-1s are W-I-D-E.
They beat everyone else by 0.5" in the 225/45-16 and by 0.3" in the 215/40-17.
The 215/40-17 and 225/45-16 AR-1s are W-I-D-E.
They beat everyone else by 0.5" in the 225/45-16 and by 0.3" in the 215/40-17.
Ive run these tires before in a 205/50/15 on my old integra. The tires run wider than a "true" 205 or any other size tire. I'd say the width is slightly less than an AO52. The tires don't grip at all when cold, which should be expected for a 100tw tire. They warm up pretty quickly but the "peak" performance for a PB is maybe 2-3 laps depending on the track. I wouldn't recommend this tire to someone trying to do a whole 20 min session.
Yes, but they were take offs from a friend. So full disclosure these tires were already used on 3 track events, despite already have 3 full track days, the tires still gave me 3 more track days and a few canyon drives. The grip in the rain was pretty good as well as the wear. I think if you want a more track oriented nankang 200tw go with the CRS tire. The on track performance is better, if you want a step down to a 200tw but with more street features get the ns2r.
PS( I've driven on a ton of tires in my integra days; ns2r,cr1,v7340, a052,a1,ar1,nt01,nt05,nt555, rsrr,rsr,rspro, rs4,and prolly more im forgetting. Each tire typically has it's pros and cons, It's just a matter of what you prioritize )
PS( I've driven on a ton of tires in my integra days; ns2r,cr1,v7340, a052,a1,ar1,nt01,nt05,nt555, rsrr,rsr,rspro, rs4,and prolly more im forgetting. Each tire typically has it's pros and cons, It's just a matter of what you prioritize )
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^^^But, is Nankang EVER going to offer the (A052 'copy') CRS in ANY (larger than 15" diameter) sizes which we could possibly use??
IF I were going to use their NS-R2s, it would be on the street, only for the warmer months, and I like them because they also run wider than most other tires in the same size, also with possibly better water ejection due to the tread pattern.
I just wish that they offered it in a 215/40-17, in case I want to go back to that size.![[:(]](/images/smilies/frown.png "Frown [:(]")
IF I were going to use their NS-R2s, it would be on the street, only for the warmer months, and I like them because they also run wider than most other tires in the same size, also with possibly better water ejection due to the tread pattern.
I just wish that they offered it in a 215/40-17, in case I want to go back to that size.
^^^But, is Nankang EVER going to offer the (A052 'copy') CRS in ANY (larger than 15" diameter) sizes which we could possibly use??
IF I were going to use their NS-R2s, it would be on the street, only for the warmer months, and I like them because they also run wider than most other tires in the same size, also with possibly better water ejection due to the tread pattern.
I just wish that they offered it in a 215/40-17, in case I want to go back to that size.
IF I were going to use their NS-R2s, it would be on the street, only for the warmer months, and I like them because they also run wider than most other tires in the same size, also with possibly better water ejection due to the tread pattern.
I just wish that they offered it in a 215/40-17, in case I want to go back to that size.
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