195/50 R15 86V Nankang AR-1 XL

AR-1
195/50 R15
Load / Speed
86V
Season
Summer
Run Flat
No
Reinforced
Yes
EU Tyre Label
D Fuel Efficiency
D Grip Wet
72dB NoiseClass B
Regular price £156.26 inc. VAT
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Full Specification Everything you need to know
01 Size & Dimensions
Size
195/50 R15
Load / Speed
86V
Load Index
86
Speed Rating
V
Construction
Radial
Tube Type
Tubeless
Extra Load
Extra Load (XL)
New Tread Depth
0.0mm
Season
Summer
02 EU Performance Ratings
Wet Grip
D
Fuel Efficiency
D
External Noise
72 dB (Class B)
EU Regulation
EU Regulation 2021
ECE Mark
No
EPREL Reg No.
431623
03 Classification
Tyre Class
Passenger
Vehicle Type
Car
Product Group
Passenger Summer
Mounting Side
Standard
04 Product Identifiers
EAN / Barcode
4718022002884
Trade Designation
195/50 R15 86V
SKU
00398145
The Brand

Nankang Rubber Tire Corporation is a Taiwanese manufacturer and the country's first domestic tyre producer, with roots in a Taipei rubber plant dating to the mid-1940s and reorganisation into its current form in 1959. It builds a full range from touring and SUV tyres to winter and competition rubber, and is especially known among enthusiasts for its semi-slick track tyres. It suits budget-conscious drivers and club motorsport competitors seeking grip at an accessible price.

The Pattern
AR-1

A road-legal semi-slick track tyre built for enthusiasts chasing quicker lap times.

The Nankang AR-1 is a semi-slick track tyre aimed at enthusiasts who want to sharpen their lap times on circuit while keeping the option of driving to and from the track. It uses a single dry-focused compound and a 5.5mm tread, with a treadwear rating of 100. Wide centre ribs give precise steering, and larger shoulder blocks add stiffness and grip through corners. It responds well to a break-in heat cycle before hard use.

  • Semi-slick design suited to fast track day driving
  • Single dry-biased compound with 5.5mm tread depth
  • Treadwear rating of 100
  • Wide centre ribs for sharp, precise steering
  • Larger shoulder blocks for extra stiffness and cornering grip
Best for Track day enthusiasts chasing lap times
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