255/35ZR18 TYRE Nankang CRS

Product introduction

The Nankang CRS / CR-S tyre in size 255/35/18 is a road-approved semi-slick designed for drivers seeking high grip levels in sporting road driving, track days, historic hillclimbs or recreational circuit use. Developed for precise, high-performance handling, it is intended for sports vehicles requiring a responsive, stable tyre capable of withstanding heavy loads.

Part function

The tyre provides the direct link between the vehicle and the road. It plays an essential role in traction, braking, cornering stability and steering precision. On a sports vehicle, choosing a semi-slick tyre such as the Nankang CR-S improves mechanical grip, support under cornering loads and driving feel during acceleration, braking and cornering.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or unsuitable tyre

• Loss of grip under acceleration, braking or cornering loads
• Longer braking distances
• Lack of steering precision
• Rapid tyre overheating during sporting driving
• Irregular tread wear
• Less stable handling on wet roads or during changes of direction

Benefits of replacement

• Improved grip on dry roads and in sporting use
• Better cornering stability thanks to a motorsport-inspired tread
• Effective water evacuation through the wide inner circumferential grooves
• Better heat management through micro-grooves in the intermediate zone
• Rigid sidewall providing more direct feedback and greater driving precision
• Road-approved tyre suitable for combined sporting road and track-day use

Specifications

• Brand: Nankang
• Model: CRS / CR-S road approved
• Size: 255/35/18
• Range: Semi-slick
• Load index: 94 XL
• Speed rating: Y
• Type of use: sporting road driving, track days, historic hillclimbs, dynamic driving
• Design: two wide circumferential grooves on the inner section to aid water evacuation
• Outer tread: design inspired by rally racing tyres to improve grip and handling under cornering loads
• Intermediate zone: micro-grooves aiding heat dissipation under heavy loads
• Sidewall: reinforced structure using a fibre process for increased rigidity and more direct body feedback
• Delivery: free

Vehicle compatibility

This Nankang CRS / CR-S 255/35/18 tyre is compatible with vehicles fitted as standard or with an approved fitment of tyres in size 255/35 R18, subject to compliance with the load and speed ratings recommended by the manufacturer. It is particularly suited to sports vehicles, recreational track builds, Renault Sport, Alpine and other high-performance models requiring a wide 18-inch fitment.

Conclusion

The Nankang CRS / CR-S 255/35/18 is an excellent choice for improving grip, precision and the dynamic handling of a sports vehicle, while retaining road approval for versatile use between road and track.