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Traction Compounds & Tire Treatments

Tire Traction Compounds & Treatments

When racing, traction is very important. Without it, your vehicle becomes difficult to control and speed is lost, which is needed to win a race. In addition, loss of traction increases tire wear as the surface heats up from tire spin and quickly separates from the tire. To help traction and tire life, compounds and treatments are used that create a sticky connection between the track surface and the tires. JEGS offers tire traction compounds & treatments from high quality vendors like Geddex, Pro-Blend, Allstar Performance, JEGS, and others. Browse our full line of tire traction compounds & treatments to help you at the next drag race event.

The Benefits of Buying Tire Traction Compounds & Treatments

Whether at the drag strip or going around the circle track, tire traction compounds and treatments provide advantages. The biggest benefit is improved traction from the formulated compound that provides a sticky contact patch between the tire and surface. Tire life is also improved by using treatments and compounds as a result of less tire spinning that causes increased wear.

Improves Traction At The Drag Strip And Circle Track

Using drag racing traction compound will reduce tire spin and decrease 60-foot times during drag racing applications, while specially-formulated circle track compound improves lap times by providing better control and corner-hugging. This is important in helping get you to the finish line first.

Lengthens Tire Life

Adding tire treatments or compounds lengthens tire life for most applications. This is due to reduced tire spin, which is hard on tires, removing rubber as the tires try to grip the track surface. In circle track asphalt racing, traction compound reduces tire spin and sliding that accelerates wear.

Improving traction and lengthening the lifespan of your tires are important goals for all racers. Traction compounds and treatments help to make this happen. It is important to do your research and purchase the right product for your application. To help you with your pursuit for the best traction compound, we have provided answers to the most common questions about tire traction compounds and treatments:

How Long Does Tire Sealant Last?

There are many factors that have an effect on the lifespan of tire sealant. These include temperature, humidity, the quality of the sealant, how often the tires are used, and more. In general, the average lifespan of tire sealant is between two and six months.

How To Use Tire Sealant

Depending on the brand and type of tire sealant, the installation and application steps can change. For the Geddex Slick Seal tire sealer, a thin layer of the sealant is added to the tire's bead and any leak-prone porous areas.

What Is Tire Traction?

Tire traction is the grip effectiveness of a tire against a given surface, whether pavement, asphalt, ice, or other surfaces. It is especially important at racetracks to help with vehicle control around corners at circle tracks and with vehicle launches at drag strips as poor traction and tire spin causes loss of speed and time.

What Can Be Used As A Tire Softener?

There is more than one tire-softening product available at JEGS. ALLSTAR Hot Lap Tire Softener will deliver instant results when applied. Another option is Pro-Blend Tire Treatment, providing similar results. Both of these products will help soften tires to improve traction at the track for improved performance.

How To Improve Tire Grip Race Car

To improve tire grip, a tire traction compound or treatment is needed that chemically creates a sticky surface which will reduce tire spin on asphalt and concrete. The treatment is either wiped or sprayed onto the surface of the tires and is ready to use shortly after.

What Is The Best Traction Compound?

There are many dynamics involved that affect how well traction compound works including the tire brand and type, temperature, humidity, track surface conditions, traction compound ingredients, and more. Therefore, the best traction treatment for tires is difficult to agree on. However, we recommend our own Maximum Traction Compound, which has received great reviews and results at the track.

Improve Tire Traction At The Drag Strip With Compounds And Treatments From JEGS

The ability to launch quickly at the dragstrip or hug the corners on the racetrack is a major component in winning a race. Tire spin leads to difficulty in controlling your vehicle and losing precious time that will get you to the finish line first. To ensure better traction and less tire spin, tire traction compounds and treatments are used. View our selection of high-quality treatments and compounds that will help your tires stick to the track at the next event.