Do all NASCAR cars use Goodyear tires?

Goodyear has been the exclusive supplier for all three NASCAR circuits since 1997, with all drivers required to use its tires on their cars during races. NASCAR and Goodyear extended their partnership in 2017.

Do all Nascars use the same tires?

While every car racing within NASCAR must abide by the strict regulations set forth, there can be just the slightest variation and differences between different NASCAR models. The overall shape of each of the cars, the tires, suspensions, fueling systems, electronics, and transmission are all the exact same.

What brand of wheels does NASCAR use?

NASCAR has used steel wheels for a long time. At right is the Aero 59 NASCAR-approved steel racing wheel used by many of the teams. The wheel size is 15 x 9-1/2″ and it weighs 27 lbs. The tire (without inner liner) weights 24 lbs.

Why does NASCAR only use Goodyear tires?

For superior traction, NASCAR tires use slick treads to maximize surface area contact with the track. Goodyear optimizes tread patterns for each line of consumer tires to help maximize traction and performance in various conditions and road surfaces.

Why are race tires bald?

Regular tires are designed with tread to keep a car stable and safe in different road conditions. Race cars use tires without tread because smooth tires provide better traction in dry conditions. Otherwise, water will come between the tire and road surface, causing the driver to lose traction and hydroplane.

What size are NASCAR Tyres?

Specs Behind a NASCAR Tire The wheels that teams use all measure 15 inches in diameter, with rim widths of either 9.5 or 10 inches. The Goodyear Eagle race tires are spec 28/10-15 and slick. They weigh a mere 24 pounds and have a tread thickness of only 1/8 inch.

What size tires do NASCAR use?

Why are NASCAR tires bald?

NASCAR tires look completely bald, but that’s not because they are worn out. It is by design. On a dry track, tires can generate more traction if more of their sticky rubber is in contact with the ground. That’s why NASCAR races stop whenever the track is wet.

What does NASCAR do with old tires?

Once the tires come off the car, they are loaded onto a trailer at the racetrack and shipped to the NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, North Carolina. After they are inspected, they are then shipped to the Liberty Tire Recycling Center just down the road.

Do Nascar drivers poop in their suits?

That’s why fans want to know if NASCAR Drivers poop in their suits. The answer is NO. Before starting the race, drivers use the toilet and empty themselves.

Who makes tires for the NASCAR race series?

Since 1997, Goodyear has been the sole provider of tires for all NASCAR race series. The Goodyear Race Eagle is the tire getting the job done, familiar to race fans due to the distinctive thick yellow lettering.

Why are Goodyear tires so popular in NASCAR?

Goodyear also incorporates what they learn via race technology directly into their passenger tires, such as the Eagle High Performance passenger tire. NASCAR is the perfect proving ground for tires because Goodyear and every individual racing team monitors everything about the performance of their cars and tires so carefully.

What size tires do you need for a race car?

The Goodyear Eagle race tires are spec 28/10-15 and slick. They weigh a mere 24 pounds and have a tread thickness of only 1/8 inch. They appear nearly bald, but this allows maximum contact with the racetrack—for optimal traction.

How thick are the tires on a NASCAR car?

The standard tire on most cars is only 11/32 of an inch thick. A NASCAR tire is only about 3/32 of an inch thick, which is why the wear holes are so important.