Streckenreifen Nankang AR-1

Nankang AR-1 Track Tyres

At Design911, we supply Nankang AR-1 track tyres for Porsche models, giving you access to a popular semi-slick option developed specifically for circuit and fast-road use. The AR-1 focuses on dry grip, consistency over a session and predictable behaviour at the limit, making it a strong choice for Porsche owners who run dedicated track wheels or want a more motorsport-oriented feel where road use and regulations allow.

Why do Nankang AR-1 Track Tyres matter?

Track-oriented tyres like the Nankang AR-1 play a key role in how your Porsche feels on circuit and on focused fast-road drives. Compared with typical road tyres, the AR-1 uses a motorsport-style semi-slick tread pattern and compound that are intended to offer stronger dry grip and more stable performance over repeated laps when managed correctly for pressure and temperature. This allows drivers to enjoy a more connected, confidence-inspiring feel as they explore their car’s capabilities in suitable conditions.

• Give your Porsche a more track-focused, motorsport-style driving feel
• Help provide strong dry grip and consistent behaviour over repeated laps when managed correctly
• Offer more predictable breakaway characteristics than many road-biased tyres in track use
• Support owners who run a separate track setup alongside standard road tyres

Individual replacement tyres Specific AR-1 tyres in the sizes you need to build or refresh a Porsche track setup one wheel at a time.

• Ideal when you are replacing one worn or damaged tyre on an existing AR-1 set
• Lets you fine-tune sizes front to rear to suit your wheel widths and geometry
• Useful for experimenting with staggered setups on different Porsche models

Matched axle pairs AR-1 tyres supplied in suitable pairs so each axle on your Porsche is running the same pattern and compound.

• Helps maintain consistent handling side to side
• Supports stable braking and turn-in feel under hard use
• A practical way to refresh a track setup in stages

Complete sets for track wheels Full sets of AR-1 tyres intended for use on a dedicated track wheel package for your Porsche.

• Allow you to keep everyday road tyres separate from your motorsport setup
• Simplify preparation for track days and events
• Useful when creating a dedicated second wheel-and-tyre package

Brands available in this category

For this category we stock a wide choice of trusted brands for Porsche models. You can also browse and filter by brand on this page to focus on your preferred manufacturers.

When should you review or replace your Nankang AR-1 track tyres?

Checking dedicated track tyres regularly is important, as they work much harder than normal road rubber. The Nankang AR-1 will typically wear more quickly when driven on the road, and heat cycles from repeated track days gradually change the way the compound behaves. Regular inspections help you judge when the tyre is no longer delivering the feel and consistency you want for your Porsche on circuit.

• Tread depth has reduced significantly, especially on the outer or inner edges after hard cornering
• You notice the tyres taking longer to “come in” or feeling less consistent over a session
• There are signs of heat-related stress such as bluing, hardening of the surface or flat-spotting
• You are moving to a new wheel size or geometry setup and want fresh AR-1 tyres to match

If any of these apply, it is a good time to review your track tyres Nankang AR-1 and plan a replacement so your Porsche remains enjoyable and confidence-inspiring on track.

Explore Nankang AR-1 track tyres with Design911

Browse track tyres Nankang AR-1 for Porsche at Design911 — from individual replacements to full sets for dedicated track wheels — and find options to suit anything from occasional track days to more regular circuit use.