225/45R16 NANKANG AR-1 93W XL Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

225/45R16 AR-1 Semi Slick Performance Tyre – street legal, track proven

Looking for a 225/45R16 semi slick that delivers serious lap-time pace while remaining legal for the road? The AR-1 is the go-to competition radial for track days, club motorsport and fast-road builds. With a reinforced XL casing, 93 load index and W speed rating, this 16 inch performance tyre offers outstanding dry grip, razor-sharp turn-in and dependable consistency session after session.

We run these on our own builds at MJ Modifications and our customers consistently report superb traction, stable heat management and confidence-inspiring feedback. If you want sticky trackday rubber that still gets you to and from the circuit, this is it.

• Size: 225/45R16 (also searched as 225 45 16, 225/45/16, 225-45-16)
• Load index: 93 XL reinforced
• Speed rating: W
• Semi slick pattern for maximum dry grip and crisp steering response
• Street legal competition radial, ideal for track days and club racing
• Single compound with 5.5 mm tread depth for consistent performance
• MSA List 1B approved
• Price is per tyre, sold individually

Why enthusiasts choose this 16 inch trackday tyre

This competition-focused road-legal semi slick is engineered for drivers chasing lap times. The stiff sidewall and motorsport carcass construction keep the contact patch stable under load, while the tread design offers excellent support under heavy braking and high-speed cornering. It has been chosen as a control tyre by series including the M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, and it has taken podiums in open-tyre championships such as CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro.

Recommended setup guidance

• Operating temperature window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Suggested camber: between -1.0 and -3.0 degrees depending on chassis and usage
• 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 and balancing tips

• Align the yellow dot with the valve stem on both aluminium and steel wheels for best balance.
• EU grip, efficiency and noise ratings available on request.

Professional fitting and setup

Want these mounted and aligned by experts? Book fitting and geometry with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a quote and availability.

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