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What is the difference between stickered and scrubbed/scuffed tires?

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What is the difference between stickered and scrubbed/scuffed tires?

By RACER Staff - Aug 29, 2026, 3:14 PM ET

Stickered and scrubbed tires refer to the condition of a tire before it's put through a real race stint. The terms come up constantly in practice/qualifying strategy discussions. 

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