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Nankang Sportnex AR-1 (Semi-Slick)

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Nankang Sportnex AR-1 165/60 R12 71H Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
165/60 R12 71H
Semi-Slick
C B B 71 db
Summer
193.59
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 175/50 R13 72V Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
175/50 R13 72V
Semi-SlickTW80
E C 70 db
Summer
184.39
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 185/60 R13 80V Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
185/60 R13 80V
Semi-SlickTW80
F E 71 db
Summer
168.19
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 205/60 R13 90V XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
205/60 R13 90V
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
208.39
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/45 R13 91V XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/45 R13 91V
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
249.89
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 185/60 R14 82V Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
185/60 R14 82V
Semi-Slick
F E 70 db
Summer
168.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 195/50 R15 86V XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
195/50 R15 86V
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
160.59
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 205/50 ZR15 89W XL, GG, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
205/50 ZR15 89W
XLGGSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
153.69
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 225/45 R15 91W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
225/45 R15 91W
XLSemi-Slick
E E 71 db
Summer
202.38
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 245/40 ZR15 92W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
245/40 ZR15 92W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
252.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 275/35 ZR15 82W Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
275/35 ZR15 82W
Semi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
290.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 195/50 R16 88W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
195/50 R16 88W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
189.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 205/45 ZR16 87W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
205/45 ZR16 87W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
202.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 225/45 ZR16 93W XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
225/45 ZR16 93W
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
189.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 195/45 R17 85V XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
195/45 R17 85V
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
198.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 205/40 ZR17 84W XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
205/40 ZR17 84W
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
231.89
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 215/40 ZR17 87W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
215/40 ZR17 87W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
240.39
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 215/45 ZR17 91Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
215/45 ZR17 91Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
256.89
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 225/45 ZR17 94W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
225/45 ZR17 94W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
285.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 225/45 ZR17 94W XL, Medium, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
225/45 ZR17 94W
XLMediumSemi-Slick
E D B 72 db
Summer
227.89
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/40 ZR17 94W XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/40 ZR17 94W
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
223.59
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/45 ZR17 97Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/45 ZR17 97Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
234.39
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/45 ZR17 97Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/45 ZR17 97Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
F E 72 db
Summer
210.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 245/40 ZR17 95W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
245/40 ZR17 95W
XLSemi-Slick
E E 71 db
Summer
263.49
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 255/40 ZR17 98W XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
255/40 ZR17 98W
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 73 db
Summer
238.69
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 315/35 ZR17 102W Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
315/35 ZR17 102W
Semi-Slick
D D B 74 db
Summer
324.49
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL, GG, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
225/40 ZR18 92Y
XLGGSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
222.59
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/40 ZR18 95Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/40 ZR18 95Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 72 db
Summer
317.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 245/40 ZR18 97Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
245/40 ZR18 97Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
281.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 255/35 ZR18 94Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
255/35 ZR18 94Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 73 db
Summer
310.19
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 265/35 ZR18 97Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
265/35 ZR18 97Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 73 db
Summer
293.08
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 275/35 ZR18 99Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
275/35 ZR18 99Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 73 db
Summer
320.08
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 295/30 ZR18 98Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
295/30 ZR18 98Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 74 db
Summer
390.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 315/30 ZR18 98Y Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
315/30 ZR18 98Y
Semi-SlickTW80
D D B 74 db
Summer
392.19
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 235/35 ZR19 91Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
235/35 ZR19 91Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
274.39
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 265/35 ZR19 98Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
265/35 ZR19 98Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
E E 73 db
Summer
310.49
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 265/35 ZR19 98Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
265/35 ZR19 98Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 73 db
Summer
328.48
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 275/35 ZR19 100Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
275/35 ZR19 100Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 73 db
Summer
347.29
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 245/35 ZR20 95Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
245/35 ZR20 95Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 72 db
Summer
327.59
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 265/35 ZR20 99Y XL, GG, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
265/35 ZR20 99Y
XLGGSemi-Slick
D D B 73 db
Summer
352.79
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 285/35 ZR20 104Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
285/35 ZR20 104Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 74 db
Summer
355.89
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 305/30 ZR20 103Y XL, Semi-Slick
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
305/30 ZR20 103Y
XLSemi-Slick
D D B 74 db
Summer
402.69
27 review
Nankang Sportnex AR-1 325/30 ZR21 108Y XL, Semi-Slick, TW80
Nankang Sportnex AR-1
325/30 ZR21 108Y
XLSemi-SlickTW80
D D B 74 db
Summer
495.09
27 review
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Car / Passenger
Season
Summer
Customer review
27 review
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Description
The Nankang AR-1 is available in 13 "to 20", but more sizes are being added constantly.

The AR-1 is a faster, more refined track tyre for track enthusiasts looking for the best lap times.

With a single compound option and a single 5.5mm tread depth, the AR-1 ranks among the largest in the track tyre market.

Used as a test tyre by the M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup as well as a podium tyre in open series such as CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro.

As the Nankang range is constantly evolving, the 2019 production 100TW tyres available in 17 inchs and up now contain a Kevlar liner, further increasing stability and consistency. Designed to compete on high-end circuits such as the Nurburgring and the Spa.

The AR-1 has obtained the European tyre certification giving it MSA List 1B approval.
Review
27 customer comments
4 out of 5 stars

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Wet road
3.5/5
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5/5
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4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
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3.5/5
Customer reviews

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Review by Bidel Christian
5/5

Excellent tyres! Ideally, though, for my Caterham 620R I would need 185/55 R13 and 215/55 R13, as the car was originally fitted with, instead of 185/60 R13 and 205/60 R13. If you could pass this information on to the manufacturer Nankang, that would be great.

Review submitted on 17/11/2025 by Bidel Christian following a purchase experience on 07/09/2025 Translated review submitted on 17/11/2025 by Bidel Christian following a purchase experience on 07/09/2025 - View original (French) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? No
Review by Bidel christian
5/5

Excellent tyres in every respect for my Caterham 620 R. However, as it was originally delivered with Avon ZZR in a 55 profile instead of 60 and 215 instead of 205 for the rear axle, I believe we could gain even more performance and you would capture the entire Caterham 620 and 420 market. Could Nankang consider it? That would be brilliant!

Review submitted on 09/10/2025 by Bidel christian following a purchase experience on 07/09/2025 Translated review submitted on 09/10/2025 by Bidel christian following a purchase experience on 07/09/2025 - View original (French) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? No
Review by Petr
4/5

I haven't had the chance to compare them with other tyres in the same category, but compared to standard tyres they grip amazingly.

Road type: Racing track - Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: BMW M4 - Mileage: 80 km
Review submitted on 18/09/2025 by Petr following a purchase experience on 18/08/2025 Translated review submitted on 18/09/2025 by Petr following a purchase experience on 18/08/2025 - View original (Czech) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by Manuele
5/5

Fast delivery and excellent product. I recommend

Review submitted on 03/04/2025 by Manuele following a purchase experience on 05/03/2025 Translated review submitted on 03/04/2025 by Manuele following a purchase experience on 05/03/2025 - View original (Italian) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? No
Review by DW
3/5

Absolutely terrible on wet tracks, also noisy and super slippery before warming up... But on dry tracks, a fantastic tyre, and also with a rigid structure for a heavy car. Best option for the price for track days.

Road type: Racing track - Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: Nissan GTR - Mileage: 1000 km
Review submitted on 26/08/2024 by DW following a purchase experience on 27/02/2023 Translated review submitted on 26/08/2024 by DW following a purchase experience on 27/02/2023 - View original (Portuguese) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by JPS
4/5

It grips well and lasts longer than other semi-slicks

Road type: Racing track - Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: Porsche
Review submitted on 10/08/2024 by JPS following a purchase experience on 10/07/2024 Translated review submitted on 10/08/2024 by JPS following a purchase experience on 10/07/2024 - View original (French) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by Udo S
4/5

I use this tyre for autocross and I am thrilled. The grip is there right from the start. I will buy this tyre again.

Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: Renault twingo rs
Review submitted on 24/07/2024 by Udo S following a purchase experience on 23/06/2024 Translated review submitted on 24/07/2024 by Udo S following a purchase experience on 23/06/2024 - View original (German) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by Bbb
4/5

Excellent tire for the price. Good grip

Road type: Racing track - Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: Gord Focus St - Mileage: 200 km
Review submitted on 24/03/2024 by Bbb following a purchase experience on 22/02/2024 Translated review submitted on 24/03/2024 by Bbb following a purchase experience on 22/02/2024 - View original (Slovenian) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by ola
4/5

fits well, good grip, good durability

Road type: Racing track - Driving: Sporty - Vehicle: M3 - Mileage: 3000 km
Review submitted on 06/11/2023 by ola following a purchase experience on 06/10/2023 Translated review submitted on 06/11/2023 by ola following a purchase experience on 06/10/2023 - View original (German) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? Yes
Review by Manu yaris gr
5/5

Incredible behavior and amazing grip, even on wet roads the car never behaves aggressively, it is progressive and very manageable and correctable! I think I can't do without it anymore, as the difference with the Michelin Pilot 4s is enormous! I recommend 110%

Review submitted on 19/10/2023 by Manu yaris gr following a purchase experience on 22/09/2023 Translated review submitted on 19/10/2023 by Manu yaris gr following a purchase experience on 22/09/2023 - View original (French) view the translated version (English)
Would you buy these tyres again? No
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