195/50R16 Nankang AR-1 (AR1) Semi Slick Track Day/Trackday Tyre, Road Legal E-Marked List 1B, 88W XL Extra Load, Street/Circuit Motorsport R-Compound Grip - 195/50/16 195 50 16 - Single

Chasing lap times with a street-approved semi slick for serious circuit work

Looking for relentless grip, razor-sharp turn-in and predictable balance from a 16 inch track day tyre that you can still drive to and from the paddock? This 195/50 R16 performance option delivers exactly that. It is a sticky, track-focused, E-marked semi slick that thrives on hard laps while remaining compliant for UK street use. Priced per tyre.

Engineered for frequent track users, it offers fast warm-up, outstanding lateral grip and ultra-consistent performance over long stints. With a single compound strategy and 5.5 mm tread depth out of the mould, you get repeatable handling and confidence you can lean on session after session.

Trusted in competition: this tyre serves as a control choice in series such as the M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, and it has proven itself with podiums in open-tyre championships like CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro. It also carries EU labelling and MSA List 1B approval for club motorsport.

Continuous development keeps this range at the sharp end. Production from 2019 onward introduced a Kevlar lining in 17 inch and larger sizes to further improve stability on high-load circuits like the Nürburgring and Spa. That pedigree filters through the whole line, giving you the poise and consistency demanded by committed trackday drivers.

Why enthusiasts choose this 195 50 16 track tyre

• Semi slick tread design for maximum dry grip and precise steering feel
• Single compound for consistent lap-after-lap performance
• 5.5 mm tread depth for immediate bite and reduced squirm
• Street compliant and EU labelled, MSA List 1B approved
• Extra Load construction for added durability on heavy-braking circuits

Ideal use

• Track days, sprint events, time attack and club racing
• Fast-road driving to and from the circuit
• Drivers prioritising predictable breakaway and repeatable handling

Technical guidance

• Operating temperature window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Suggested static camber: between -1.0 and -3.0 degrees
• Target hot pressures by vehicle weight:
  • Under 800 kg: 23 to 27.5 psi
  • 800 to 1,000 kg: 24 to 32 psi
  • 1,000 to 1,400 kg: 27.5 to 37 psi
  • Over 1,400 kg: 34 to 42 psi
• Fitting tip: the yellow dot marks the lightest point. Align it with the valve stem on steel or alloy wheels for best balance
• EU grip, efficiency and noise ratings available on request

What our team and customers say

We run these on our own builds and the feedback is unanimous: strong initial bite, superb stability under braking and confidence-inspiring consistency over long sessions. Our customers report quicker sector times and far less fade in performance compared to many road-biased alternatives.

Professional fitting and setup

For installation, heat-cycling advice and alignment tailored to your car, we recommend booking with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a fitting and setup quote.

Notes: This listing is for a single tyre. Always confirm load and speed category suitability for your vehicle and intended use. Where relevant, 17 inch and larger sizes in this range feature Kevlar reinforcement as per the manufacturer’s 2019 specification update.

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