Glossary / General

compound

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The rubber mix in a tire decides how sticky it is and how long it lasts. Softer mixes grip better but wear faster.

Technical Definition

Tire compound refers to the mix of rubber and additives that determines a tire’s flexibility, durability, and grip characteristics.

Hear It Discussed

"know what it's for, know the trend of, know what the compound does for the consumer, because your tire could be the difference"
TMCP #648: Bridney Jordan and the Inside Baseball World of Tires for Daily’s, Trucks and Enthusiast Rubber! The MuscleCar Place 31:35

"So you back it all out. Like you said, for some reason, I always use some type of compound. Even when it's not necessary. I don't know if it's just habit or"
Restoring Headlights Properly and Ceramic Coating Wheels. Episode #951 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 44:34

"is because older polishes and older compounds had a lot of oils."
Do You Really Need an IPA Wipe Before Ceramic Coating? The Auto Detailing Podcast 05:54