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Track & Competition Tires

Track & Competition Tires are purpose-built for maximum performance on race courses and high performance driving events. These racing tires use ultra-soft compounds and specialized tread designs to deliver peak grip, responsiveness, and lap times that typical summer performance tires can't match. Our selection of track tires covers several competitive categories, from drag racing to full competition slicks for dedicated motorsports. These specialized tires prioritize grip and handling over tread life, making them ideal for autocross, time trials, drifting, and circuit racing, but aren't recommended or (in some cases) aren't street legal for daily driving due to rapid wear, cold braking performance, and limited wet-weather capability. Additionally, if you're towing your performance car to the track, we stock trailer tires built specifically to get your car to the track safely.

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Category Performance Averages

  1. Wet Traction
    3.5
  2. Dry Traction
    9.8
  3. Winter Performance All Season only
    N/A
  4. Ride Quality & Noise
    2.5
  5. Treadwear
    2.5

Types of Track & Competition Tires

Streetable

Streetable Track & Competition Tires

Streetable Track and Competition tires provide top-tier track performance while still providing the ability to drive to and from races.

Track Only

Racetrack & Autocross Only Tires

Race & Autocross tires are designed for enthusiasts looking for street-legal competition tires with maximum grip and precise handling.

Wet Racetrack & Autocross Only Tires

Wet Racetrack & Autocross tires deliver maximum traction on wet track conditions with deep, aggressive tread patterns and rubber compounds designed specifically for grip and water channeling to minimize the risk of hydroplaning.

Drag Racing Tires

Drag Racing Radial tires are built to deliver maximum straight-line traction for hard launches and rapid acceleration on the dragstrip.

From Our Test Track

Finding the Best All-Around Competition Tire – 2025 Test 4F (17:45)

There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.

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