165/60R12 NANKANG AR-1 71H 100TW (PRE-1990) Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

12 inch 165/60 performance semi slick for classic builds and track day heroes

Looking to drop your lap times while staying street legal between sessions? This 165/60-12 competition-focused semi slick delivers serious dry grip, predictable balance and repeatable performance for drivers who live for open pitlane days, sprints, hillclimbs and club racing. Sold individually.

Engineered for frequent circuit use, this road-legal track tyre is widely trusted in one-make and club series, with a single 100 treadwear compound and a uniform 5.5 mm starting tread depth for consistency across sets. It has EU tyre labelling and MSA List 1B approval, making it ideal for fast-road shakedowns and heavy track work.

Why enthusiasts choose it

• Sticky competition rubber with 100TW for serious dry grip and stability under load
• Refined handling and fast warm-up for consistent pace over longer stints
• Proven in championships including M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, plus podiums in CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro
• Optimised for track day use while remaining legal for the drive to and from the circuit
• Classic-friendly 165/60 R12 sizing for pre-1990 performance builds and compact lightweight cars

In our own workshop testing and through extensive customer feedback, this tyre has impressed with dependable grip, stable shoulder support and predictable breakaway, helping drivers push harder with confidence session after session.

Key technical details

• Size: 165/60 R12
• Load index and speed rating: 71H
• Treadwear: 100
• Starting tread depth: 5.5 mm
• Usage split: roughly 10 percent fast road and 90 percent circuit driving
• EU tyre labelling achieved and MSA List 1B approved

Note on the wider range: 2019-on 100TW tyres in 17 inch and above incorporate a Kevlar lining for additional stability and consistency on high-intensity circuits such as Nurburgring and Spa.

Setup guidance

• Yellow dot alignment: the yellow dot marks the lightest point. Align with the valve stem on both aluminium and steel wheels for best initial balance.
• Optimum temperature window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Recommended camber: between -1.0 and -3.0 degrees

Suggested hot pressures

• Under 800 kg: 23 to 27.5 psi
• 800 to 1000 kg: 24 to 32 psi
• 1000 to 1400 kg: 27.5 to 37 psi
• Over 1400 kg: 34 to 42 psi

EU grip, efficiency and external noise ratings are available on request.

Fitting and alignment

For professional fitting, corner-weighting and alignment setup, book with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a quote and availability.

Who is this tyre for

Ideal for drivers seeking a road-legal semi slick in 165/60/12 for time attack, track days, sprints and hillclimbs on classic-era performance cars. If your priority is dry grip, stability and consistent lap times with predictable handling, this is a standout choice.