235/45R17 NANKANG NS-2R 97W XL Track Day Tyres Semi Slick Road Legal (sold individually)

235/45R17 Nankang NS-2R 97W XL – road-legal performance tyres for circuit and fast-road use

Looking for serious grip and reliability without the eye-watering price tag? The Nankang NS-2R in 235/45R17 delivers outstanding consistency and confidence on track while remaining fully compliant for UK roads. This 17 inch performance tyre is a favourite with club competitors and spirited road drivers who want predictable handling, dependable heat management and impressive wet-weather capability.

We run NS-2R on our own builds and customer cars, and the feedback is always the same – stable, grippy, repeatable. If you want a tyre that holds pace lap after lap and still behaves properly on the drive home, this is it.

• Size: 235/45R17 (also searched as 235 45 17, 235/45 R17, 235-45-17)
• Load and speed: 97W XL extra load for added casing strength and stability
• UK road approved and E-marked
• Motorsport UK (MSA) List 1B approved
• Reliable in mixed conditions with reassuring wet grip
• Built for consistency and longevity across multiple heat cycles

Proven in real competition

Trusted by club racers across Britain and Europe, including series such as BMW Compact Cup, MaX5, Civic Cup and M3 Cup, as well as open-tyre championships. The NS-2R is renowned for its repeatable balance and endurance-friendly wear characteristics.

Why enthusiasts choose NS-2R

• Predictable handling that is easy to lean on through long stints
• Sturdy sidewalls that resist squirm and sharpen steering response
• Excellent value versus many premium alternatives
• Confidence on damp circuits and everyday roads

Ideal for

• Track sessions, sprint events, time attack and circuit practice
• Fast-road and weekend performance driving
• Popular 17 inch fitments on hot hatches, coupes and saloons

Compatibility examples for search: BMW 3 Series E36 and E46 running 17s, Honda Civic Type R 17 inch setups, Mazda MX-5 NC, VW Golf GTI on 17s and similar platforms. Always check your own vehicle’s manufacturer sizing before ordering.

Fitting and support

Professional installation available at MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. For a fitting quote or advice, email info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Sold individually – add two for an axle pair or four for a full set.

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