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Goodyear Selected Familiar Tires for Phoenix Races

The tire manufacturer has finalized the rubber compounds for upcoming NASCAR events at Phoenix Raceway.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Motorsports

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Goodyear confirmed that NASCAR teams will utilize previously tested tire compounds for their upcoming race weekend at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Goodyear confirmed that all three NASCAR series will use previously tested tire combinations for their upcoming races at Phoenix Raceway. Each series will also have wet-weather tires available for the weekend.

Why it matters

Teams rely on proven tire packages to manage vehicle handling and durability at the 1-mile track. Using established compounds provides a known starting point as they compete during a critical portion of the racing calendar.

Cup Series teams receive 11 total tire sets, including eight for the race, while O'Reilly and Truck Series teams are allotted five sets each, with three specifically for the event. The right-side tire for the Cup Series has been utilized at five different venues this season.

The players

Goodyear

This tire manufacturer serves as the official tire supplier for all three major NASCAR national series.

Phoenix Raceway

Located in Avondale, this 1-mile facility is the host site for the upcoming series races.

The details

Cup Series teams will run the same tire package used during the March race in Avondale, while the Truck Series will revisit the combination from their 2025 championship finale. O'Reilly Auto Parts Series teams are also slated to use their familiar tire set from the March visit to the track.

Timeline

  1. Teams previously utilized these Cup and O'Reilly Series tires during March 2026 visits.

  2. The Cup Series right-side tire was deployed at New Hampshire in August 2026.

  3. O'Reilly Series teams last used this tire combination at Gateway in September 2026.

  4. Truck Series teams previously ran this tire package during the fall 2025 championship finale.

Season Trajectory

Selecting proven tire packages minimizes handling variables during the high-stakes final stretches of the racing season. This consistency allows teams to focus on fine-tuning their performance rather than troubleshooting unexpected durability issues at the 1-mile track.

Teams must manage their allocated 11 or 5 tire sets carefully through practice, qualifying, and the main event. Strategic use of the three race-specific sets in the O'Reilly and Truck Series could determine track position during long green-flag runs.

The takeaway

Using familiar tire sets helps teams maintain competitive stability during the final races of the year. Fans should watch how crews balance tire life with speed during the limited practice and qualifying sessions.

Further reading

For more information on the current racing season, visit the Motorsports section.

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