What is the best autocross tire in 2026?

For most drivers, the Falken Azenis RT660+ is the best all-around 200-treadwear autocross tire thanks to strong grip, low heat sensitivity and long life. The Yokohama A052 is quickest in cool conditions, and the Bridgestone RE-71RS is the best all-rounder in mixed and wet weather.

What does 200 treadwear mean?

Treadwear is a rating molded into the sidewall. 200-treadwear tires are the stickiest street-legal performance tires, and many autocross classes set 200 as the minimum treadwear allowed.

Can I autocross on all-season tires?

Yes. Your first few events are about learning, not lap times, and any safe tire works. Upgrade once you know you're hooked.

How long do autocross tires last?

It depends on the tire, car and how often you run. Owner reports put the RT660+ around four to five seasons of autocross and the A052 around two to three.

Can I drive 200-treadwear tires on the street?

They're street legal, but they wear quickly, can be noisy and some are poor in heavy rain or cold. Many people use a separate set of wheels for event tires.

Best Autocross Tires for Street Cars (2026)

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Tires are the biggest upgrade you can make for autocross. A stock Miata on great tires will beat a modified Miata on worn-out all-seasons almost every time.

This guide covers the best 200-treadwear tires for autocross right now, who each one is for, and what they cost. 200-treadwear is the stickiest street-legal performance tire category and the minimum for many autocross classes.

Quick picks

Tire	Best for	Typical price per tire
Falken Azenis RT660+	Best overall and best value	~$140–$230
Yokohama Advan A052	Fastest in cool weather	~$160–$260
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS	Mixed and wet conditions	~$150–$340
Nankang Sportnex CR-S	Budget, dry-only	~$150–$280
Hoosier TrackAttack Pro	Max pace, check your class rules	~$300–$400+

Prices vary a lot by size. Check current pricing for your exact size before you buy.

1. Falken Azenis RT660+: best overall

The RT660+ is the default answer for most drivers. Owners and testers report:

Very low heat sensitivity. It keeps gripping on hot days and back-to-back runs.
Long life. Owner logs suggest four to five autocross seasons, which makes it the longest-lasting tire in this group.
Great value. It’s priced below most of its rivals and lasts longer.

The trade-off: on a cool morning, it gives up a little peak grip to the Yokohama A052.

Get it if: you want one tire that works in almost any weather, lasts and doesn’t need babying.

2. Yokohama Advan A052: fastest when it’s cool

When conditions are right, the A052 is the grippiest tire here. Comparison testing puts it 0.2–0.5 seconds per run quicker than the RT660+ in cool weather.

The trade-offs:

It doesn’t love heat. Performance drops off in hot temperatures (roughly above 85°F), so it’s a tough pick in Southern summers.
It wears fastest. Expect around two to three seasons.
Limited sizes. Check that it comes in yours.

Get it if: you live somewhere mild, chase every tenth and don’t mind buying tires more often.

3. Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: the all-rounder

The RE-71RS is the steady, well-proven choice. It’s not the fastest on a cool, dry day, but nobody calls it a bad tire, and it’s the best of this group in the wet.

Reviewers rate it highly for consistency and wet grip.
It’s quicker than the older RE-71R it replaced.
Expect around three to four seasons of autocross.

The trade-off: it can be pricey in bigger sizes, and some owners report fast front wear under heavy autocross use.

Get it if: your events run rain or shine and you want predictable grip.

4. Nankang Sportnex CR-S: the budget pick (dry only)

The CR-S is the value play. Reviewers say it matches older 200-treadwear tires in the dry for less money and lasts longer than the A052 and Hoosier.

The big trade-off: wet grip. Owners consistently rate it poor in the rain.

Get it if: your budget is tight and your events are mostly dry.

5. Hoosier TrackAttack Pro: max pace, read the rules

Testers recorded big gains over premium street tires. It’s the outright fastest street-legal option in this roundup, but:

It’s the most expensive and wears the fastest.
It may not be legal in every class. Some classes have tread depth rules or approved-tire lists. Check your club’s rulebook before you buy.

Get it if: you’re running events where it’s allowed and you want the fastest option, cost be damned.

Should you even buy 200-treadwear tires yet?

If you’ve done fewer than three or four events: probably not. Your first season is about learning the course, your car and how to look ahead. Any safe tire with decent tread works.

Once you’re hooked, upgrading to a 200-treadwear tire is the single biggest step up in grip you can buy.

Tips to get the most out of autocross tires

Use a second set of wheels. Swap them at the event and save your street tires (and your autocross tires) from daily wear.
Watch your pressures. Start around the manufacturer’s recommendation, then adjust between runs based on wear at the shoulders. Bring a good tire pressure gauge.
Rotate front to back if your car allows it, because fronts often wear faster in autocross.
Store them properly in the off-season: clean, out of the sun and away from heat.
Check the date code. Even unused tires harden with age.

The bottom line

Best overall: Falken Azenis RT660+
Fastest in cool weather: Yokohama Advan A052
Best in the wet: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS
Budget: Nankang Sportnex CR-S

New to the sport? Start with our guide to the best project cars for beginners, or see what to do first on a Miata in our Miata mods guide.