soft tyre
Race tyres come in different “grip levels.” The soft tyre grips the road better, so it’s faster, but it doesn’t last as long as the harder tyres.
In touring car racing, teams choose between tyre compounds with different grip and durability. A “soft” tyre usually offers more traction for faster lap times, but it wears out sooner than harder compounds.
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