Tire and Wheel Optimization

It's worth covering choosing the right tires and wheels for every racing scenario.

Now, Choosing the right tires and wheels for every racing scenario. This guide covers the essentials without the fluff.

Key Points

• Race tires: best overall for circuit and road racing
• Semi-slicks: compromise between grip and PI cost
• Street tires: lower PI means more power budget elsewhere
• Off-road tires: mandatory for cross-country and dirt events
• Wheel size affects unsprung weight — lighter is better
• Tire width upgrade is almost always worth the PI cost

Going Deeper

To be real with you, add differential lock on deceleration is something you'll hear a lot. balanced aero when you get the setup dialed in, but it takes trial and error — can be twitchy under braking is normal while you're figuring things out.

The best way to learn tire and wheel optimization is to pick one car and experiment. Make one change, test it, then adjust. Try different tire compounds as you go through the process.

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That's about everything you need to know.