NANKANG AR-1 Tyre Wear After 1st Track Day

[@pec1739]

they have a revised compound at this year 2019, which changes the threadwear to 100, the early version are below 100 if not mistaken

[@mpn304]

First version was tradware 80 I think?

[@Gofast1234]

Are these tyres fitted wrong? Drivers side seem correct pattern wise ,, passenger seem backwards ?? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@c5natie1]

Did these take more heat cycles than the R888R's and how did they compare in longevity? Thanks!

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

Hi I would say they are very similar to r888rs from my experience, level of grip feels the same, lap times pretty much the same, and never felt any drop off over 10 lap stints. Wear wise after a few track days there holding up well. Overall a very good tyre 👍

[@c5natie1]

@@JACKSPEED_TV Thanks for replying. Good to hear about the tyres. I've been curious about giving them a try. I track the R888R's and have been happy with them as well so I was curious if one lasted longer than the other but they seem very similar. I may try the Nankangs as a comparison. Thanks again!

[@itchyonion3559]

Skunk Workz Garage ar1 is faster

[@steveemson8849]

Virtually no wear. Lots of tyre pickup on your in lap.

[@NStein-si3dr]

Which tyre pressure was used on the AR-1's ?

[@Carnbyedward]

Are those tires essentially junk or do they got a few more rounds in them but have very little grip left to use? Because if I was tracking I'd like to make sure I'd use them all up as best as I can before getting a new pair put on every session.

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

There's defo a few more track sessions in them yet 👍 not sure if they would be road legal after the next session tho, will have to see.

[@rx8matt]

How is their grip? Also interested to see if you experience drop off from heat cycles

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

@@rx8matt Hi, the grip is very good same level as my r888 (meduim) if not a tiny bit better. Am doing 10/11 lap stints, from lap 2 I can push pretty hard and didn't feel much drop off within 10/11 laps. 3 sisters circuit is hard on tyres too. 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIXbknhpZbyCZqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYTTfmNvZpitbtk

[@Skirk84]

Too hot

[@hayabusa27]

What tire pressure did you run on?

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

26 hot 👍

[@hunterlogan2913]

NO Qualifying info.... type Car, driver skill, track...

[@timeatak5248]

Agreed. Waste of video if no info on car, HP, weight, level of driver, type of track. Obviously experienced driver because it’s 100TW tire. And his lap times mean it’s a short track, less than 2 miles.

[@TrinomCZ]

@@timeatak5248 Car, track and laps, everything is in the description.

[@timeatak5248]

@@TrinomCZ nope not there.

[@TrinomCZ]

@@timeatak5248 C'mon. Look... Zakspeed _TV 2,24 tis. odběratelů NANKANG AR-1 Tyre Wear After 1st Track Day 40 laps @ 3 Sisters Full Circuit #MK2Escort​ #Nankang​ #SemiSlicks

[@timeatak5248]

@@TrinomCZ Oh so I’m supposed to click on a link for info on a video HE posted describing AR-1’s? Do other reviews do that as well.....no they don’t.