The Type RK (SS 73) covers more of the colour spectrum than any other seat in the 405mm reclining group: beige, solid red, black with red stitching and black with silver stitching. The beige is the only beige available at this bolt pitch in the reclining range. The solid red is the only single-colour red. If the AK (SS 74) is the right shape but does not come in the colour you need, the RK fills those gaps.
Steel frame, 405mm x 280mm bolt pattern, reclining backrest, no headrest, all driver heights and waist sizes. Sliders in the box. Fitting frame purchased separately. 4-point harness compatible through the standard guide slots. The RK works on the road and on a club trackday in equal measure.
The AK (SS 74) at £235 is the cheaper option if black-with-stitching is the colour you want. The RK at £257.50 is the step up for the broader colour choice. The GK (SS87LC at £262.50) offers beige at the 345mm bolt pitch if the narrower spacing fits your car. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS 73.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker lists no driver size restriction on this seat, so it suits the full range of heights and waists. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
