Description
Nankang Tyres – NS-2R – 245/40/18 – 180 Treadwear
The NS-2R is a high-performance semi-slick tyre which is extremely well suited to spirited road driving or track days. A continuous tread shoulder design improves stiffness for increased grip through the corners and the tread pattern has been developed to provide improved drainage for better wet weather handling.
The NS-2R tyre has an optimised tread width which results in a contact patch up to 13% wider than regular tyres thus improving stability at high speeds.
The Nankang NS-2R tyre is also available in a ‘Street’ compound with a 180 treadwear index.
After multiple years of success in club motorsport across the UK and Europe, the NS-2R has found itself as a highly recommended track day tyre.
Has been used over the years by championships such as the BMW Compact Cup, MaX5, Civic Cup, M3 Cup and in open tyre series
The NS-2R is not the fastest tyre on the grid however it is one of the most consistent performers, a true endurance option.
NS-2R also boasts great wet performance so users have the confidence that the tyre will perform as well as a road tyre as it will on track
The NS-2R has achieved EU tyre labelling giving it MSA List 1B approval.
Price is per tyre
All tyres are shipped directly from Nankang so are subject to their stock levels being correct.
We can also offer a fitting service at our workshop including balancing for £15 + VAT per tyre.
NS-2R Labelled with “MOTORSPORT USE ONLY” are only for use on race/track/competition/closed road events. They are not EU-labelled as they are a softer compound (120/100/80TW).
Optimum camber settings between -1.0 to -3.0 degrees
HOT Pressure settings
<800kg 23 – 27.5psi
800-1000kg 24 – 32psi
1,000-1,400kg 27.5 – 37psi
1,400kg> 34 – 42psi
COLD Pressure settings
As above but use the highest stated figures by weight for your cold pressures. For example <800kg use 27.5 psi and work your way down after warm-up laps.
Road Pressure settings
Use the car manufacturer’s guidelines.
If you are having handling issues, please see the table below which may resolve your issue, remember to do this in small increments at a time.
To reduce Over steer | Reduce rear pressures or increase front pressures |
To increase Over steer | Increase rear pressures or reduce front pressures |
To reduce Under steer | Reduce front pressures or increase rear pressures |
To increase Under steer | Increase front pressures or reduce rear pressures |
When fitting, the yellow dot is the lightest part of the tyre so should be aligned with the valve stem on both aluminium and steel wheels to ensure that it is well balanced.
