205/45ZR16 TYRE Nankang CRS

Product introduction

The tyre Nankang CRS / CR-S 205/45 ZR16 is a semi-slick not road approved developed for use exclusively reserved for track, trackday and competition. Designed for drivers looking for high grip and great steering precision, it offers high-performance behavior in intensive driving conditions.

Purpose of the part

The tyre provides the direct connection between the vehicle and the track. In sports use, it plays an essential role in traction, braking, support stability and steering precision. The Nankang CR-S has a tread designed to promote grip, water evacuation and temperature control during heavy use.

Its interior part integrates two wide circumferential grooves with a rounded groove bottom to improve water evacuation in wet or mixed conditions. The exterior area adopts a design inspired by rally tyres, optimised to maintain a high level of grip when cornering. The intermediate micro-grooves contribute to heat dissipation to maintain consistent performance over several revolutions.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or unsuitable tire

• Loss of grip during acceleration, braking, or cornering
• Extension of braking distances on track
• Rapid overheating of the tyre during intensive sessions
• Less precise steering and lack of feedback
• Irregular wear or premature degradation of the tread
• Unstable behavior in wet or mixed conditions

Benefits of replacement

• Improved grip on the track and in sporty driving
• Better stability during strong cornering
• Increased driving precision thanks to reinforced sidewall
• optimised thermal management for intensive track sessions
• Improved water evacuation thanks to the wide interior grooves
• More direct body feel and better feedback to the driver

Specifications

• Brand: Nankang
• Model: CRS / CR-S
• Category: Semi-slick
• Type: non-road approved tyre
• Use: track, circuit, trackday, competition
• Dimensions: 205/45 ZR16
• Load index: 87
• Speed rating: W
• Sidewall: reinforced XL
• Condition: new product
• Delivery: free

Vehicle compatibility

• Compatible with vehicles equipped with 16 inch rims accepting the dimension 205/45 ZR16
• Suitable for sports vehicles prepared for circuit or competition use
• Suitable for track installations subject to compatibility with rim width, wheel arch, geometry and applicable regulations
• Product not road approved : use prohibited on open roads

Conclusion

The Nankang CRS / CR-S 205/45 ZR16 is a semi-slick track tyre intended for drivers looking for high grip, precise steering and consistent performance during intensive driving on circuits.