Tire Degradation Calculator
Model lap time degradation over a tire stint. Compare compound choices and find the optimal stint length that balances tire wear against pit stop time loss.
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Results
Average Lap Time
90.96 sec
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Fresh Tire Lap Time, Degradation per Lap, and Stint Length.
- Set Tire Compound.
- Review the Average Lap Time (sec) result.
- Use Last Lap Time (sec) and Total Time Lost (sec) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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