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Nankang AR-1?

Postby terryb on Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:07 pm

I know Phil's Tire Service back east will ship them but I'm looking for a west coast source for AR-1s. At the last WSIR event, one of Adam's guys gave me the name of a place but now I can't find/remember it. Anyone know of one?
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Re: Nankang AR-1?

Postby VinhLy on Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:42 pm

Was it Bear's Tires? They usually are good at sourcing weird tires.
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Re: Nankang AR-1?

Postby terryb on Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:55 pm

Unfortunately, no. They said they can't get them.
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Re: Nankang AR-1?

Postby bw993 on Sat Jul 30, 2022 12:10 pm

You can buy Nankang AR1 and CRS tires from R-Compound USA in Whitter (562) 726-5777. They typically have a good selection in stock.
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Re: Nankang AR-1?

Postby terryb on Sat Jul 30, 2022 12:15 pm

Thank you Bill! That's the place!
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Re: Nankang AR-1?

Postby Integral on Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:51 pm

Yes, r-comp and phil's are the only 2 places that I'm aware of.

However, after running a set of each, take whichever you can find that's cheaper...they feel nearly the same. Supposedly the AR-1 can take more heat cycles (not sure how that works, but that's what the R-comp guys say), but the grip feels nearly identical.

I'm a fan of them and their price :)
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