265/35R19 NANKANG AR-1 98Y XL Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

265/35/19 AR-1 semi slick performance tyre – street legal, track focused, sold per tyre

Chase faster lap times with the 265 35 19 AR-1 from Nankang. This street-legal semi slick is built for serious circuit work while remaining compliant for road use, making it a favourite for regular track day drivers who demand dependable grip, stability and consistency.

Engineered for pace and control, this 19 inch track day tyre arrives new with a 5.5 mm tread depth and a single, proven compound that delivers repeatable performance session after session. For sizes 17 inch and above, the latest 100TW production features a Kevlar lining to enhance carcass stability and heat management on demanding circuits such as Nurburgring and Spa.

Trusted in competition, the AR-1 is the control tyre for the M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, with podiums in open-tyre series including CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro. It also carries MSA List 1B approval, so you know it is built for business.

• Size: 265/35/19 98Y XL extra load reinforced
• Road legal semi slick for fast road and track days
• Consistent, confidence-inspiring grip and steering feel
• Single compound and 5.5 mm new tread depth for predictable handling
• Kevlar lining on 17 inch and larger sizes for stability and heat control
• MSA List 1B approved
• Price is per tyre

We run AR-1s on our own builds and our customers love the dry grip, braking performance and durability for repeated hot laps. If you want a 265 35 R19 track tyre that delivers serious pace without compromise on legality for the drive to and from the circuit, this is the one.

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Technical guidance

• Optimum operating window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Suggested camber: between -1.0 and -3.0 degrees
• Hot pressure guide:
  • 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 setup

• Align the yellow dot with the valve stem to aid balancing on both aluminium and steel wheels
• EU grip, efficiency and noise data available on request

Professional installation

For expert fitting, alignment and track setup, choose MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Request a quote at info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Also available across a wide size range from 13 inch to 20 inch to suit a variety of performance cars and club racers.