RE-71 vs Rival S 1.5

[JDee]

They are both Nankang but they are not the same tire. Very different tread pattern on them.

AR-1

Nankang AR-1 Competition Tires

Nankang AR-1 A proven track focused DOT r-compound tire! The AR-1 is molded at 5.5mm (6/32") tread depth with sizes in 17" and larger made with a kevlar lining which further enhances stability and consistency.

perryautolaval.com

CR-1

Nankang CR-1 Competition Tires

Nankang CR-1 Update April 16 2021: All sizes are in stock! Order now! The latest addition to Perry's competition tire offering is the CR-1 from Nankang. Now available in select popular sizes. The CR-1 is a track focused extreme performance street tire with 200 treadwear rating specifically...

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[JP X]

They are both Nankang but they are not the same tire. Very different tread pattern on them.

AR-1

Nankang AR-1 Competition Tires

Nankang AR-1 A proven track focused DOT r-compound tire! The AR-1 is molded at 5.5mm (6/32") tread depth with sizes in 17" and larger made with a kevlar lining which further enhances stability and consistency.

perryautolaval.com

CR-1

Nankang CR-1 Competition Tires

Nankang CR-1 Update April 16 2021: All sizes are in stock! Order now! The latest addition to Perry's competition tire offering is the CR-1 from Nankang. Now available in select popular sizes. The CR-1 is a track focused extreme performance street tire with 200 treadwear rating specifically...

perryautolaval.com

Thanks JDee. I hope they release some 19s on the 200TW. For now I think I'll go with the RivalS1.5 based on the great feedback in this discussion.

 

[o-man]

https://philstireservice.com/shop/nankang-cr-1/

 

[Bill Pemberton]

The Nankang tires are showing up at some Time Trials and doing pretty well , but they are often shaved ( according to a friend who asks to remain nameless ) and some may be on cars that have Corporate Sponsorship --- rumor only. The key is they seem to be another alternative , though they are not always less than other track rubber. I always suggest folks check pricing and I will admit to being partial to American made tires ( Hoosiers, BFGs, etc. ) for a fairly simple and rational reason -- they do not tend to have as many supply shortages. This has nothing to do with tariffs , etc. it is a decades old situation, tires from Europe and Asia are shipped over and there are things that can delay them.

PS - Nankang Tires are not made on Mainland China, they are a Taiwanese Company so they have not been hammered with various tariffs.

Good to see all the Manufacturers looking towards getting the business of those who track/autocross as it gives us all more options and meets more of our various needs. Some TMO members will be ultra competitive and others will just want to go fast , legally , and they want a tire that will last longer, though it may be slower.

 

[racer47]

I don't know where the AR1 or CR1 are being made but Nankang has 1 tire plant in China and 2 in Taiwan. Here is the new list of tire plant codes. Tires are made all over the world and not always where you think.

Complete List of Tire DOT Plant Codes - With All Old and New Plant Codes

This page contains a complete list of all tire plant codes. The list is sortable and searchable. This data was originally hosted by the Tire Safety Group.

www.wfirm.com

edit, got curious, looked up the tires on phils tire service and both tires have pics in which, you can just barely make out the plant code of U8, which is one of the Taiwan plants.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Good info, I was told by the friend they were being made in Taiwan, and the company started there , but interesting note that they now also have a plant in Mainland China ---- learn something new every day.