255/35ZR20 TYRE Nankang CRS

Product introduction

The Nankang CRS / CR-S tyre in size 255/35/20 is a road-approved semi-slick designed for sports vehicles used on road, at trackdays, for leisure driving or historic hillclimbs. Developed to offer high grip and precision, it is aimed at drivers seeking a high-performance, responsive tyre capable of withstanding high loads.

Part function

The tyre provides the direct link between vehicle and road. It transmits traction, braking and lateral cornering forces. On a sports vehicle, choosing a suitable tyre is essential to exploit the chassis effectively, retain precise steering and ensure consistent handling during dynamic driving.

The Nankang CR-S uses a specially designed tread with two wide circumferential grooves on the inner section to help evacuate water. Its outer design, inspired by rally competition tyres, improves grip and stability under cornering loads.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or faulty part

• Loss of grip under acceleration, braking or cornering
• Longer braking distances, particularly on wet surfaces
• Less precise steering and a vague feel under cornering loads
• Uneven wear that may impair vehicle handling
• Excessive heat build-up during intensive use
• Increased aquaplaning risk if groove depth becomes insufficient

Benefits of replacement

• Improved grip on dry roads and during sporting sessions
• Better water evacuation through wide inner grooves
• More precise cornering and better stability under cornering loads
• Rigid sidewall offering a more direct chassis feel
• Rapid heat evacuation thanks to intermediate micro-grooves
• Road-approved semi-slick tyre suited to mixed road and leisure circuit use

Specifications

• Brand: Nankang
• Model: CRS / CR-S road approved
• Size: 255/35/20
• Range: Semi-slick
• Load index: 97 XL
• Speed rating: Y
• Use: sporting road driving, trackday, leisure driving, historic hillclimb
• Tread: tread optimised for grip, precision and water evacuation
• Construction: reinforced sidewall using a fibre process for a stiffer, more direct feel
• Delivery: free

Vehicle compatibility

This Nankang CRS / CR-S 255/35/20 97Y XL tyre is compatible with vehicles with 20-inch rims accepting a 255/35 R20 tyre fitment, subject to compliance with manufacturer recommendations and vehicle approval.

• Sports vehicles and GT cars with 20-inch wheels
• Road and leisure circuit builds requiring a road-approved semi-slick tyre
• Fitment possible only if size 255/35 R20 is authorised for the vehicle concerned

Conclusion

The Nankang CRS / CR-S 255/35/20 97Y XL is a high-performance semi-slick tyre, ideal for improving grip, driving precision and chassis feel on a sports car used on road and during leisure circuit outings.