F1 2018 Tyre Compounds

Hi guys,
here is an overview of the tyre compounds,
which you have within the game with
their features according to the manufacturers.
→ Website of Pirelli [www.pirelli.com]

The named compounds are the tyre
compounds of the 2018 Formula One season.
All slicks and rain tyres are listed.

Hypersoft

• Colour: Pink
  
• is the softest and therefore the fastest compound
  
• some drivers calling it the best tyre ever
  
• is suitable for all circuits that demand high levels of mechanical grip
  
• because it brings extra speed and adhesion
  
• has a considerably shorter lifespan than the other tyres in the range

Ultrasoft

• Colour: Purple
  
• low working range compound
  
• for use on tight and twisty circuits
  
• and on circuits, which require a high mechanical grip
  
• it has a very rapid warm-up and huge peak performance
  
• it has a relatively limited overall life
  
• is not quite a qualifying tyre
  
• however, it has some interesting potential applications as well during the races

Supersoft

• Colour: Red
  
• is ideal for slow and twisty circuits
  
• especially in cold weather, when maximum mechanical grip is needed
  
• benefits from an extremely rapid warm-up time
  
• which makes it ideal in qualifying as well
  
• nevertheless, the tyre degrades quickly
  
• low working range compound

Soft

• Colour: Yellow
  
• one of the most frequently used tyres in the range
  
• striking a very good balance between performance and durability
  
• with the accent on performance
  
• it is biased towards speed rather than long distances
  
• but it is a good choise at the start and in sprint races or rather at the end
  
• medium working range compound

Medium

• Colour: White
  
• is the most perfectly balanced of all the tyres
  
• with an ideal compromise between performance and durability
  
• it is extremely versatile
  
• they are used on circuits that tend towards high speeds, temperatures and energy loadings
  
• high working range compound

Hard (Ice)

• Colour: Light Blue
  
• is designed for the circuits that put the highest energy loadings through the tyres
  
• with fast corners or abrasive surfaces
  
• and for tracks, which are often characterised by high ambient temperatures
  
• takes longer to warm up
  
• but offers maximum durability
  
• that means that it plays a key role in race strategies
  
• high working range compound

Superhard

• Colour: Orange
  
• was introduced as an insurance policy
  
• just in case the performance of the 2018 cars didn’t match expectations
  
• they probably will not be used at all
  
• provides a tyre at the opposite end of the spectrum

Intermediate

• Colour: Green
  
• they are the most versatile of the rain tyres
  
• dispersing approximately 25 litres of water per second at full speed
  
• can be used on a wet as well as a drying track

Wet

• Colour: Blue
  
• disperse up to 65 litres of water per second at full speed
  
• the most effective solution for heavy rain
  
• it is also effective on a drying track
  
• driveable in a wide variety of conditions
  
• was extremely valuable in determining the latest evolutions

Ending

I hope, that I could explain to you, what purpose and what properties the particular tyre compounds have. If you have suggestions for improvement to this guide or questions about the tyre compounds, please leave them in the comments. Of course, I am also happy about a thumb up and possibly a star.

[PAWLESCU]

nice

[Eckendeformator]

@Reuged I'm glad that I could help you

[Eckendeformator]

@Hamilton I also added a picture for the wet tyre, I don't know why the picture is missing. But thank you very much.

[Reuged]

it help me a lot mate

[kyle_f1_team]

The wet tyre seems to be missing a picture, but other than that, it seems to be absolutely sensational!

[Eckendeformator]

@USCGGUNNER
No problem mate
I'm glad that I could help

[USCGGUNNER]

Thank you for this guide man, i keep it up in steam overlay whenever i play the game!

[Eckendeformator]

@flobayern87
No problem mate

[flobayern87]

thanks for this guide!!

[Eckendeformator]

Oh, ok :D