285/35ZR20 TYRE Nankang CRS

tyre Nankang CRS / CR-S 285/35 ZR20 104Y XL, a road approved semi-slick designed for drivers looking for a high level of grip, precision and stability on sport roads, circuits, trackdays or historic climbs. Developed for powerful vehicles equipped with 20 inch rims, it offers an excellent compromise between pure performance and legal road use.

Role of the tyre: the tyre ensures the direct connection between the vehicle and the road. It influences traction, braking, steering precision, support stability and the general behavior of the vehicle. On a sports car, a semi-slick tyre like the Nankang CRS makes it possible to use the chassis, engine power and braking capabilities more efficiently, particularly during dynamic driving or on a circuit.

The inner tread of the Nankang CRS incorporates two wide circumferential grooves, combined with an optimised sidewall angle and a rounded groove bottom. This design promotes water evacuation and improves performance on wet roads compared to a more radical track-oriented tyre.

The outer part of the tread adopts a design inspired by rally competition tyres. This architecture maximizes the support contact surface, improves lateral grip and reinforces the stability of the vehicle when passing curves at high speed.

The intermediate area of the tread receives micro-grooves intended to quickly evacuate heat when the tyre is heavily stressed. This thermal management helps maintain more consistent performance during intensive use, particularly in circuit sessions.

Consequences of a worn or unsuitable tyre:

• Loss of grip during acceleration, braking, or cornering
• Longer braking distances
• Lack of precision in steering
• Faster overheating during sports use
• Uneven tread wear
• Less stable behavior at high speed or under heavy pressure
• Increased risk of hydroplaning on wet roads

Benefits of replacement:

• Better grip on dry roads and in sports use
• More precise steering thanks to the reinforced sidewall
• Increased stability in fast curves
• optimised traction for powerful vehicles
• Performance adapted to trackdays and circuit outings
• Road approval allowing versatile use
• Better performance consistency thanks to thermal tread management

Specifications:

• Brand: Nankang
• Model: CRS / CR-S
• Range: road approved semi-slick
• Dimensions: 285/35 ZR20
• Load index: 104
• Speed rating: Y
• Sidewall: reinforced XL
• Use: sport route, trackdays, circuit, historic climbs
• Design: performance-oriented tread with water evacuation and thermal management
• Condition: new product
• Delivery: free

Vehicle compatibility:

• Compatible with vehicles approved for mounting 285/35 ZR20
• Suitable for sports cars, GT, prepared vehicles and trackday cars equipped with 20 inch rims
• Suitable only if the dimensions, load index 104 and speed index Y correspond to the manufacturer's recommendations or to the validated configuration of the vehicle
• To be checked before ordering: rim width, space available in the wheel arches, geometry, ride height and conformity of the tyre fitment

Conclusion: the Nankang CRS / CR-S 285/35 ZR20 104Y XL is a high-performance, road-approved semi-slick tyre, ideal for demanding drivers wishing to improve the grip, precision and stability of their sports vehicle without giving up road use.