195/45R17 NANKANG AR-1 85V XL Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

Track-day ready, street approved competition rubber

If you are chasing personal bests and want road-legal grip you can count on, this 17 inch 195/45/17 AR1 delivers relentless pace and repeatable performance. We have run these on our own builds and our customers love the consistency, turn-in bite and confidence they bring on circuit and on the drive to and from the pits. Sold individually.

Why drivers choose AR1 for serious pace

• Optimised for circuit use with road legality for hassle-free drives to events
• Lap-time focused semi slick with a single motorsport compound for predictable handling
• Moulded tread depth approximately 5.5 mm for rapid warm-up and stable performance
• 100TW construction in 17 inch and above with aramid kevlar reinforcement for stability on high-load tracks such as Nürburgring and Spa
• EU labelled with MSA List 1B approval for a wide range of club-level competition

Championship proven

A trusted control tyre in the M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, plus podium results in open-tyre series including CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro.

Key spec at a glance

• Size: 195/45/17 (195 45 17)
• Load and speed: 85V, XL extra load
• Intended use split: roughly 10 percent fast road and 90 percent track
• Available across 13 to 20 inch diameters, with additional sizes being released

Set-up guidance

For best results, target the following window and pressures, then fine-tune to your chassis and driving style:

• Operating temperature: approximately 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Camber: around negative 1.0 to negative 3.0 degrees
• Hot pressure guidelines:
  • 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

Fitting and balancing tips

• Align the yellow dot with the valve stem on alloy or steel wheels to aid balance
• EU grip, efficiency and noise data available on request

Professional installation

Want it fitted by specialists who track what they sell? Book your fitting and alignment with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a quote.

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