Assetto Corsa Rally Tyre Choice Guide: When to Use Soft, Medium, or Hard Compounds

Assetto Corsa Rally is one of the most immersive rally titles in recent times, offering gamers a dynamic playing field with an array of choices. With many different stages with their unique properties, choosing the right tyre is crucial in terms of stability and traction.

Here's the ultimate guide to tyres in Assetto Corsa Rally.

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Guide to tyres in Assetto Corsa Rally

Tyres are one of the most crucial aspects in your car setup in Assetto Corsa Rally. The game offers two countries, Alsace and Wales, each with its own set of stages and variations. While generic tyre setups can help you finish the race, custom setups help you finish with a better chance of victory.

Here are the recommended tire setups for Alsace and Wales in Assetto Corsa Rally:

Wales

Wales requires a grip-heavy setup to navigate the gravel (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming ||Supernova Games Studios)

Wales is known for its challenging gravel stages amidst rolling hills and dense forests. The sharp turns and loose traction, paired with the unpredictable weather, require a grip-heavy and balanced setup.

Here's the best setup for Wales based on the different stages/conditions:

Tyre Type	Best conditions	Result	Recommendations
Soft Gravel Tyres	Short, damp stages; cool weather	Maximum grip on muddy or damp gravel, but wears quickly	Best to use when stages are under 6 km or rain is likely. Great for sharp traction in wet stages in Hafren North
Medium Gravel Tyres	Recommended for mixed or long stages; Best during moderate temperatures	Balanced wear and traction; good all-rounder for most stages in Hafren North and South	Ideal default for Wales if conditions vary or you’re running back-to-back stages. Best for Rally weekends
Hard Gravel Tyres	Use only for long endurance stages or in dry compact gravel	Reduced grip on the loose top layer, but lasts the full rally without significant degradation or impact on traction.	Use for long events or if your tyre wear is realistic in-game. Not recommended for Time Attacks

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Alsace

Alsace requires a precise mix of traction and speed over the tarmac surface (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Supernova Games Studios)

Alsace is known for its iconic asphalt roads and vineyard landscapes that offer a challenging drive due to the unpredictable grip levels and precise driving through urban chicanes. It requires precision control that allows for improved braking and quick maneuverability

Here's the best setup for Vallee De Munster and Saverne based on the different stages/conditions:

Tyre Type	Best Conditions	Result	Recommendations
Soft Tarmac Tyres	Best to use during cold or wet conditions. Also great for short technical stages or Time Attacks	Best initial grip and high corner speed	Best to use when temperatures are low (<15°C) or the stage is short (<5 km).
Medium Tarmac Tyres	Use when the forecast predicts mixed dry/wet conditions or during multi-stage runs at Rallies	Balanced performance with gradual wear that ensures persistence across multiple special stages	Recommended default for stages in Alsace since it handles long rallies well.
Hard Tarmac Tyres	Use when during hot and dry weather. Recommended for long stages or multiple special stages. Best not to use during Time Attacks	Slightly less grip but very stable across multi-stage performance without the need to depend on the Service Park	Perfect for multi-stage runs where wear is critical.
Wet Tarmac Tyres	Use only during heavy rain and standing water	Perfect for draining water efficiently, but fragile when dry. Best not to use if the forecast tends towards dry	Only use when rain is confirmed. If used during dry weather, it overheats and slides, massively reducing grip and stability

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Generic setup based on rally stage length

This generic format is a great universal setup for most races (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Supernova Games Studios)

If you want to use a generic tyre setup based on stage length or just for free practice and Time attacks, you can follow this universal guide. While it may not give you the performance like the custom setups above, it is enough to get you through the finish line.

Here's a setup based on rally stage length/stage:

Stage Length	Recommended Tyre	Result
<5 km	Soft compound	Provides Maximum grip with minimal wear penalty
5–10 km	Medium compound	Balanced handling that is an all-rounder for most conditions
10+ km or Multi-Stage/Special stages	Hard compound	Endurance and consistency across longer tracks and multi-stage days

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