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Old 16 September 2015, 06:25 PM
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Out of interest what sort of psi would you lot put in these for track use would be the 17x8 sti alloys
Old 20 September 2015, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gregwill
Out of interest what sort of psi would you lot put in these for track use would be the 17x8 sti alloys
Its not something that anyone can tell you exactly as it all depends on so much variables I.e your cars suspension set up driving style etc....have a look at this article it will help you with the physics of setting up your own tire pressure for your own usage.http://www.turnfast.com/tech_handling/handling_pressure.SJ.
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Old 20 September 2015, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
Its not something that anyone can tell you exactly as it all depends on so much variables I.e your cars suspension set up driving style etc....have a look at this article it will help you with the physics of setting up your own tire pressure for your own usage.http://www.turnfast.com/tech_handling/handling_pressure.SJ.
thanks mate nice little read, I actually ending up running the tyres are 30 psi when hot and every thing went well apart from snapping one of the coilover springs
Old 27 October 2015, 11:56 PM
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Does anyone know where i can get a set of ns2r 180 in size 205 50 16 ?
Old 28 October 2015, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by F11 SYS
Does anyone know where i can get a set of ns2r 180 in size w05/205 50 16 ?
I'm Afraid Nowhere,205/50/16 in the 180 compound or even the 120 compound is not a size that Nankang supply in the NS2R series rubber.The closest size would have to be:205/55/ZR16 NS-2R 180 compound or 205/45/ZR16 NS-2R XL 180 compound.SJ.
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Old 28 October 2015, 08:23 AM
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Il go with federal rsr then or some used 888s if anyone has got some ?
Old 28 October 2015, 01:06 PM
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I've always used Yoko Parada Spec 2s in the summer and Goodyear Eagle F1 in winter/snow.

Looking at the reviews I'l certainly try the Nankang NS-2Rs on the car instead of the Yokos this year. They look good!
Old 28 October 2015, 06:11 PM
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to be fair we have tested on this in soft and was not that impressed with the handle and cornering. Not tested them in the wet as of yet but tyres like dmack RC gripper the ns2-r are very poor. track use or track day just messing around then yes better then a std road tyre for real track/rally just use leave them in the shop and spend a little more ion tyres like dmack
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Originally Posted by giz1978
to be fair we have tested on this in soft and was not that impressed with the handle and cornering. Not tested them in the wet as of yet but tyres like dmack RC gripper the ns2-r are very poor. track use or track day just messing around then yes better then a std road tyre for real track/rally just use leave them in the shop and spend a little more ion tyres like dmack
Your on your own there mateNankang are sold to the same market customer looking for a fast road track tyre at around a 70/30 split 70% being for road so in the same bracket as YOKO AD08R tyres but considerably cheaper,where as DMACK rubber is sold as a race track rally gravel tyre etc....so in a completely different use to the Nankang NS2R.SJ.
Old 29 October 2015, 04:47 PM
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yes I agree they are rally/tack but emarked so can be used on the road but not for normal driving. what I'm getting at is they are average, if i was to track and car i would take some spare wheels fitted with tyres more fit for use as i'm sure everyone knows the one part of the car what touchs the tarmac is the tyres so get the best you can afford.
I would use them on the road but track i would swop wheel to be honest.
Old 31 October 2015, 09:24 AM
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How would Nanking`s compare to Bridgestone RE70`s, as I can`t find the Bridgestone`s in the size that I want ?
Old 31 October 2015, 10:22 AM
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I have had both on Subaru's.The Bridgestone RE70 are good but the Nankang NS2R are a better all round tyre especially in the dry.SJ.
Old 31 October 2015, 01:13 PM
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Can i use these tyres for road use?
Which one should i go for
Nankang Tyres / Trackday Track Day / Nankang NS2R Sportnex Racing Nankang NS 2R - 225/40 R18 92Y XL (120) TL
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Nankang Tyres / Trackday Track Day / Nankang NS2R Sportnex Racing Nankang NS 2R - 225/40 R18 92Y XL (180) TL

Thanks
Old 31 October 2015, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon STi
Can i use these tyres for road use?
Which one should i go for
Nankang Tyres / Trackday Track Day / Nankang NS2R Sportnex Racing Nankang NS 2R - 225/40 R18 92Y XL (120) TL
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Nankang Tyres / Trackday Track Day / Nankang NS2R Sportnex Racing Nankang NS 2R - 225/40 R18 92Y XL (180) TL

Thanks
180 compound is more suited for the road 120 is predominantly for track use,so your bottom choice is the ones to go for(180 compound).SJ.
Old 31 October 2015, 01:50 PM
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Oh...,and yes they are fine for the streets.SJ.
Old 31 October 2015, 04:35 PM
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Dmack don't get great reviews from what I have seen. NS2R's are superb and better than the AD08's for not going squidgy after 4 laps of Bedford GT
Old 31 October 2015, 06:27 PM
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Lol, I run them on my vRS commute in 180
Old 04 November 2015, 01:19 PM
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Do these come in Three different compounds Soft, Medium, Hard?

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/shopping-cart
Is this one 180?

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Link doesn't work.
Old 04 November 2015, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon STi
Do these come in Three different compounds Soft, Medium, Hard?

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/shopping-cart
Is this one 180?
120=Track 180=Fast road occasional Track.The 180 compound are the ones that you require Simon for predominantly Road car use.SJ.
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Simon:http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produc...FUoCwwodb6kKDQ.SJ.
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i need to get some new rubber soon. what are these like in the wet? torrential rain and standing water? my cars a daily driver and only have the 1 set of wheels at the moment so after an all round tyre. cheers
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Originally Posted by KevP84
i need to get some new rubber soon. what are these like in the wet? torrential rain and standing water? my cars a daily driver and only have the 1 set of wheels at the moment so after an all round tyre. cheers
Probably not for you! They are not wet weather tyres. For a weekend driver or having the option of anaother vehicle if it gets back then yeah. But I wouldn't use them daily
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Anyone heard about the AR1 tyre? Apparently doing simlar times as the Dunlop direzza
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http://www.motmotorsport.co.uk/nankang-ar-1-100-c.asp

http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/perform...otorsport/ar-1
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