Glossary / General

cold tires

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Too Afraid to Ask

Cold tires are tires that haven't warmed up yet. When tires are cold, they don't grip the road as well, which can make it harder to control the car.

Technical Definition

Cold tires refer to tires that have not yet reached their optimal operating temperature, which can significantly affect grip and handling performance.

Hear It Discussed

"Chad and Frea, you know, cold tires. You should know better. No grip."
Saying Goodbye to These Cars in 2026 Spike's Car Radio 00:17

"and in any car, it's leaving on new cold tires, IMSA as well."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 30:07

"...my first thought was cold tires sits outside, you know, you have a flat spot on a lot of the tires until they warm up and flex a little bit. And that would jive with the direct..."
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