The NANKANG NS-2R is an ultra-high performance semi-slick summer tyre designed for both road and track use. It features an asymmetrical tread pattern with an optimised compound that provides excellent grip on dry surfaces and acceptable performance in wet conditions, with circumferential grooves that help evacuate water. The tyre is available in two compounds, a street version and a stickier on-track version, with treadwear ratings of 180-200 for the street compound and 120-140 for the track compound. The NS-2R is known for high road noise that some drivers describe as loud and boomy, and it has a stiff sidewall offering direct steering feedback and excellent stability during cornering. Load and speed ratings vary by size, with the tyre available from 13 to 20 inches in diameter. The tyre has been used as a control tyre in several racing championships and track day events, recommended for high-performance and sports cars, with consistent lap-after-lap performance both on track and when driven to events in dry conditions.
