Glossary / General

tire management

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tire management is about taking care of the tires on a race car during a race. Teams need to make sure the tires last long enough to keep the car fast and safe, which can involve changing them at the right times.

Technical Definition

Tire management refers to the strategies and techniques used by racing teams to optimize tire performance throughout a race. This includes monitoring tire wear, adjusting tire pressures, and deciding when to pit for tire changes to maintain speed and grip.

Hear It Discussed

"You're not going fast, but it's all about tire management. And it's all about understanding the weight and balance and the control of the car."
The FAT Ice Race Breakdown, And Can the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Do It All? Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 05:25

"I got really good at the tire management part of it. Jeff Gordon was phenomenal at it. You know, the older guys were really good at it."
Tony Stewart Finally Opens Up About Leaving NASCAR Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 08:12

"stints. His tire management has evolved very, very well. He does a lot of things exceedingly, exceedingly well."
Lewis Hamilton's extraordinary F1 turnaround explained The Race F1 Podcast 38:18