295/30R18 NANKANG AR-1 98Y XL Motorsport Tyres Road Legal (sold individually)

295/30R18 semi slick track day tyre - street legal grip for serious lap time hunters

Chasing PBs and consistency from a road-registered track car? This 295/30R18 AR-1 delivers the sticky, predictable feel enthusiast drivers want. E-marked and approved for List 1B use, it is a proven club racing control tyre and a favourite with frequent circuit users who demand fast warm-up, strong lateral grip and rock-solid stability.

We run these ourselves and our customers rate the feedback, wear pattern and confidence at pace. If you want a street legal semi slick that behaves like a competition tyre on hot laps, this is the one.

Why it works

• Single compound with 5.5 mm tread depth for consistent performance
• 100TW construction in 17 inch and up with a Kevlar lining for stability and repeatable handling on demanding circuits like Nürburgring and Spa
• E-marked with Motorsport UK List 1B approval for club-level competition
• Used as a control tyre in M3 Cup, 330 Challenge and Classic VW Cup, with podiums in open-tyre series such as CSCC New Millennium and 750MC Club Enduro

Size and ratings

295/30R18 - load 98, speed Y, XL reinforced. Also searched as 295/30/18, 295 30 18, 295-30-18, 295/30 ZR18, 18 inch track day tyre, semi slick 295/30 R18.

Set-up guidance

• Optimum operating window: 71 to 104 degrees Celsius
• Recommended camber: -1.0 to -3.0 degrees
• Hot pressure guide:
  • 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
• Mounting tip: align the yellow dot with the valve stem to aid balancing on both aluminium and steel wheels

Track day ready, road usable

Designed for 90 percent circuit use and 10 percent fast road, this tyre provides the dry grip and steering precision expected of a semi slick while remaining street legal for driving to and from events. Ideal for time attack, sprints, hill climbs and club racing where predictable breakaway and repeatable performance matter.

EU info

EU grip, efficiency and noise ratings available on request.

Professional fitting

Installation available at MJ Modifications, Warwickshire. For a fitting quote or track set-up support email info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Sold individually.