195/45R16 NANKANG AR-1 84V XL Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

Serious grip for serious lap time hunters. The 195/45R16 Nankang AR-1 in 84V XL delivers race-car confidence with street legality, making it a go-to choice for track day addicts and club motorsport competitors. Sold individually.

Looking for a 195 45 R16 semi slick that you can drive to the circuit and dominate sessions straight out of the paddock? This E-marked, extra-load, V-speed-rated performance tyre blends road compliance with relentless circuit pace. We run these ourselves and our customers consistently report outstanding traction, razor-sharp steering feel and dependable wear across long stints.

• Road-legal semi slick: ideal for predominantly circuit use with occasional street miles, perfect for track days, time attack, sprints, hillclimbs and autosolo.
• Sticky competition-focused construction: wide, solid shoulder blocks and a minimal tread pattern for superb lateral stability, fast warm-up and consistent heat cycles.
• Predictable handling: stable carcass and reinforced XL sidewall for precise feedback under heavy braking and high-G cornering.
• E-marked with Motorsport UK List 1B approval: compliant for many club-level events where List 1B tyres are permitted.
• Proven in competition: chosen as a control tyre in multiple one-make and club championships, with podiums in endurance and multi-class series.
• Consistent from new: supplied with approximately 5.5 mm of tread depth for optimal balance between outright pace and usable life.

Size and spec search terms: 195/45R16, 195/45/16, 195 45 16, 195-45-16, AR1, AR-1, 84V, V rated, XL, extra load, reinforced sidewall, road legal semi slick, track day tyre, motorsport tyre, competition tyre, circuit tyre, performance tyres for hot hatches and compact sports cars.

Why choose the AR-1 in 195/45R16? This footprint suits many lightweight performance builds and hot hatches where rapid turn-in and fast heat build are essential. Expect relentless dry grip, stable temperatures over repeated hard laps and reassuring stability when trail braking or riding kerbs.

Fitting and setup support: For professional fitting, balancing and geometry, book with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. We can optimise pressures and camber for your vehicle and usage. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a quote.

Technical guidance

• Operating temps: works best at approximately 71 to 104°C.
• Camber range: typically responds well between about -1.0 and -3.0 degrees depending on vehicle and track.
• Hot pressure guidance:
  • Under 800 kg: around 23 to 27.5 psi
  • 800 to 1000 kg: around 24 to 32 psi
  • 1000 to 1400 kg: around 27.5 to 37 psi
  • Over 1400 kg: around 34 to 42 psi

Fitting notes

• The yellow dot marks the lightest point of the casing. Align it with the valve to aid balancing on both aluminium and steel wheels.
• EU grip, efficiency and noise data available on request.

Buy with confidence: We’ve fitted, driven and tracked the AR-1 extensively. Feedback from our community is consistently positive on dry grip, steering precision and lap-after-lap consistency. If you want a 195/45R16 track tyre you can trust, this is the one.