# Tire Degradation

> Tire Degradation — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

The gradual loss of tire performance over a stint due to wear, thermal degradation, and surface changes. Managing tire degradation through driving style, car setup, and race strategy is a fundamental aspect of modern motorsport.

- **Category**: Technical
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/tire-degradation](https://traacks.club/glossary/tire-degradation)

## Related Terms

- [Tire Compound](https://traacks.club/glossary/tire-compound)
- [Stint](https://traacks.club/glossary/stint)
- [Marbles](https://traacks.club/glossary/marbles)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)