R-compound tires are one of the few secret weapons in many performance driver’s back pockets across the globe. R-compound is short for race compound because that specific rubber compound is designed to be used on the track.

To be prepared for this year’s track season, these are some of the questions and thought processes that need to occur. It may seem like a lot, but let’s break it down for you.

What is an R-compound and why does it matter? Trust us - if you aren’t already using r-compounds, they will change your life.