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Nankang has produced high quality products since 1959, yet we never cease to pursue excellence in both our R&D and manufacturing processes.
Nankang Rubber Tire's heritage runs deep; having the longest history among tyre manufacturers in Taiwan. Guided by our corporate motto 'Integrity, Pragmatism and Innovation', we have persisted in creating performance and growth.
Over the past 60 years, our continuous efforts in keeping up with the advancement of technology and product quality control have proven valuable not only in developing many innovative and durable products, but also bringing us numerous global awards in Quality Assurance.
February 2021
Avon Motorsport is pleased to offer our motorsport dealer network an exciting new variant of the ZZR & ZZS that takes dry & wet weather performance to the next level!
Avon ZZR Extreme - Utilising a revised compound and construction and the existing ZZR pattern, we can now offer the Extreme option in a select but growing number of sizes, ZZR Extreme is designed for open competition applications where maximum performance and lap time counts.
Avon ZZS RT7 -Utilising the latest wet weather compounds with the existing ZZS pattern, we can now offer the ZZS RT7 in a select but growing number of sizes, ZZS RT7 is designed for open competition with uncompromised wet weather performance. Unlike the standard ZZS, the RT7 is not label grade compliant!
Both ZZR Extreme & ZZS RT7 require careful product application, and are sold for circuit use only!
April 2020
Avon Have recently produced a new ZZR coupled with a new generation 333 soft compound, these tyres achieved amazing results at a recent test at Snetterton breaking the lap record by 3 seconds!!
* The 333 ZZR is a list 1c tyre and is sold for track use only *
If you would like more information on the the new ZZR then please use our contact page.
COOPER TIRE EUROPE TO SUPPLY BTRDA CLUBMANS RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
24-02-2020
Cooper Tire Europe will supply the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship from 2020 in a three-year agreement. Under the deal, the championship will be formally known as the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship Presented by Cooper Tires.
For More Information on The Cooper - Avon Rallycross Range Please Click Here
Established in 1977, the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship offers a highly-competitive environment for both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive cars. In 2020, all six categories will be open supply while Cooper introduces its highly-rated range of rallycross tyres. For 2021 and 2022, Cooper will become the exclusive tyre range for the ‘Production 4x4’, ‘Production’ and ‘Junior’ categories. The ‘Clubman 4x4’, ‘SuperModified’ and ‘Classic’ categories will remain open for the length of the deal.
Paul Coates, General Manager, Motorsport, Cooper Tire Europe, said, “We are excited to join forces with the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship. We have been focused on National, International, European and World Championship rallycross categories for several years, but we also want to be active in ever popular grassroots competition. This deal means we will be involved at every level of the sport.”
John Rook, Manager, BTRDA Rallycross Championship, said, “We are very proud to be working with Cooper from the 2020 season. The BTRDA continues to go from strength to strength and now, with a worldwide brand on board in Cooper, it takes the championship to the next level.”
In addition to the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship and the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy, Cooper supplies all three of the FIA’s premier off-road championships: the FIA World Rallycross Championship, the FIA European Rallycross Championship and the FIA European Autocross Championship.
Cooper Tire Europe Becomes Exclusive Tire Supplier To The MSUK Rallycross Championships 5 Nations Trophy Through To 2022!
13-01-2020
For More Information on The Cooper - Avon Rallycross Range Please Click Here
Suitable for rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles, Cooper will supply all categories on the ‘5 Nations’ programme: ‘Supercar’, ‘Super National’, ‘Super 1600’, ‘Retro’, ‘Suzuki Swift’, ‘Suzuki Swift Junior’, ‘BMW Mini’ and ‘RX 150 buggy’. The provisional 2020 calendar includes events in England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
Paul Coates, General Manager, Motorsport, Cooper Tire Europe, said, “Cooper rallycross tires have enjoyed huge success across the globe. I have seen the sport grow, in popularity and reach, in so many regions. We want to work with Motorsport UK and Lydden Hill to make our national championship the best in the world. We are excited to be able to supply everything from Retros through to Supercars with products that are designed and made in the UK.”
Pat Doran, Managing Director, Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy, said, “Cooper tires are without doubt the best tires for rallycross. Cooper has worked relentlessly to produce a tire that is now selected by all the major rallycross championships around the world. We have worked with them to produce a package that we believe offers the best rallycross tire possible for all classes.”
Cooper Tire Announce New Rally Range!
18-11-2019
Cooper Tire Europe - today launched an extensive new rally tire range, providing ultra-high performance and reliability across numerous applications and levels of rallying competition.
For More Information on the All New Cooper Rally Range please click HERE
Developed and manufactured by Cooper Tire
Europe, the new range covers tarmac, classic tarmac, gravel and mud and snow
(M+S) applications with the following products: the Cooper Discoverer Tarmac
DT1, the Cooper Discoverer Tarmac DT02, the Cooper Rally Classic Tarmac CT01,
the Cooper Discoverer Gravel DG1, the Cooper M+S and the Cooper M+S Evo.
Within
the core range of six tire patterns, 13 different sizes are available –
covering 13 to 18 inch rims. The Cooper M+S and Cooper M+S Evo are available in
Soft, Medium and Hard compound options, while the Discoverer Tarmac DT1, the
Discoverer Tarmac DT02, the Rally Classic Tarmac CT01 and the Discoverer Gravel
DG1 are available in Extra Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard compound options.
Paul Coates, General Manager, Motorsport, Cooper Tire Europe, said, “By introducing a dedicated rally tire range, Cooper has added another important dimension to its motorsport offering. The range suits a variety of users, from club level through to premier competition. The Cooper brand is synonymous with on- and off-road performance, and our tires are built to last and to perform at the highest levels. To supply the rally tire market with such a broad new product portfolio is a clear signal of our commitment to the sport.”
Cooper is the sole tire supplier to the FIA World Rallycross Championship, the sister FIA European Rallycross Championship and the Americas Rallycross Championship. In 2020, Cooper will complete the set of premier off-road FIA category sponsorships, having recently been selected to supply the FIA European Autocross Championship. Cooper has earned a desirable pedigree in rallying circles, having served as a major supplier to several forest, gravel, ice and historic rallies over three decades. More recently, Cooper has supplied the North American Rally Championship and the Mobil Rally Chile.