Chelsea Denofa

MEET CHELSEA Denofa

DRIFT CHAMPION. TIRE EXPERT.

With over 20 years in drifting, Chelsea is known for his expertise in precision car setup and maximizing performance on track.

The 2023 Formula Drift PRO Champion and 10-time event winner is often called a “tire scientist” in the paddock for his obsession with the details that separate good runs from great ones.

Horsepower, heat cycles, pressure management, chassis balance - it all matters and Chelsea will guide you through it.

Take his Drift Tire Quiz to dial in in the right setup for your car.

FIND YOUR DRIFT FIT

in his words

why tire streets

“After 20+ years driving for singular brands, I wanted flexibility. My personal goals were to expand into new cars, and different forms of motorsport. So working with Tire Streets really aligned with those goals.

What really earned my trust is their belief in drifting. The people running the company are at events more than most drivers. They give back to drifting at all levels. Personally those are strong qualities of people you can trust."

- Chelsea DeNofa

Chelsea DeNofa Setup

No Two Cars Run The Same

Different cars demand different compounds, pressures, and strategies. See how Chelsea builds each setup for performance - not limitations.

grassroots SETUP

BMW E36 318TI

Tires: 351 GD
Tire Size: 235/40/18
Horsepower: 315hp
Wheels: 17x8.5" or 17x9"
Cold Pressure: Front: 28–30 psi Rear: 32-36 psi
Alignment (Front): Caster: +7.5° to +8.5° .Toe: 1/8" Total Toe-Out.
Alignment (Rear): Toe: 0 to 1/8" Total Toe-In
Camber: Front: -4.5° to -5.5°Rear: -0.5° to -1.5°

Chelsea’s Pro Tip: "Stop running 80 PSI just to get spin; use this to gain side bite and control."

SHOP NOW

SEMI PRO COMP SETUP

Ford Mustang Fox Body

Tires: 651 Sport
Tire Size: 265/40/18
Horsepower: ~400hp
Wheels: 17x8" (+25 offset) Rear: 17x10" (+20 offset)
Cold Pressure: Front: 29-32 psi Rear: 33-35 psi
Alignment (Front): Caster: +7° to +8° Toe: 0 to slight toe-out
Alignment (Rear): Toe: 0.10" toe-in
Camber: Front: -4.0° to -5.0°Rear: 0°

Chelsea’s Pro Tip: "Bias your car setup toward side bite to balance the tire's natural forward grip."

SHOP NOW

PRO COMP SETUP

Porsche 718 Cayman

Tires: 651 Sport XTRA
Tire Size: 265/35/18
Horsepower: 500hp
Wheels: Front: 18x9' Rear: 18x10"
Cold Pressure: Front: 28–32 psi Rear: 30-34 psi
Alignment (Front): Caster: +8.0° to +9.0°
Alignment (Rear): Toe: 0.10" to 1/8" Total Toe-In
Camber: Front: -5.0° to -6.0° Rear: -0.5° to -1.0°

Chelsea’s Pro Tip: "lasts longer because you aren't over-spinning the tire to get moving. 651 XTRA works right out of the gate, no extra burnouts required."

SHOP NOW