265/35R18 Nankang AR-1 AR1 97Y XL Semi Slick Track Day Tyre - Road Legal E-Marked MSA List 1B - ZR18 18 Inch Performance Motorsport R Compound - 265 35 18 - Extra Load - Sold Individually 100TW

Track day semi slick for serious grip and consistency

Chasing lap times and predictable handling on circuit and fast road? This 265/35 R18 AR1 semi slick delivers outstanding dry grip, stable carcass control and dependable heat management for club motorsport, time attack, sprints and hill climbs. E-marked for street use and MSA List 1B approved, it is a favourite with drivers who want competition-level performance with road legality.

Size alternatives and search variants: 265 35 R18, 265 35 18, 265/35 ZR18, 18 inch performance tyre, XL extra load, 97Y speed rating.

Why drivers choose it

• Extreme dry grip from a single high-performance compound for consistent laps and confidence on the limit.
• New tyre tread depth of 5.5 mm for rapid warm-up and strong mid-corner support.
• Aramid kevlar reinforcement on 17 inch and larger sizes for added stability on demanding circuits such as Nürburgring and Spa.
• Trusted in UK club racing as a control option in BMW M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, with podiums in CSCC New Millennium and 750 Motor Club Club Enduro.
• E-marked road legal competition rubber with MSA List 1B approval and 100TW classification.

We run these on our own track cars and our customers love the balance of ultimate pace, steering feel and durability. If you want a road-legal, circuit-focused tyre that just works, this is it.

Technical highlights

• Construction: robust casing with precise shoulder support for stable braking and corner entry.
• Compound: single specification for repeatable performance and easy setup across events.
• Temperature window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius for optimum performance.
• Camber guidance: negative 1.0 to negative 3.0 degrees depending on vehicle and usage.
• Typical hot pressures:
  • 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 setup notes

• Yellow dot indicates the light spot and should align with the valve stem for the best initial balance.
• EU wet grip, efficiency and noise data available on request.
• Rotate and monitor wear across the tread to maintain even temperatures on track.

Size and spec for this listing

• 265/35R18
• Load and speed: 97Y
• XL extra load
• Sold individually - price is per tyre

Professional fitting

Need these supplied and fitted with a proper track alignment setup? Book with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Email info@mjmodifications.co.uk for a quote.

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