meet the athlete

Chris Rudnik

A Tire Streets drift athlete and creator with 10 years in the sport, a 500HP BMW E36, and a setup built for consistency, confidence, and chasing victory.

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MEET Chris Rudnik

From First Donuts to the Track

Chris Rudnik’s drifting story started with curiosity. First came doing donuts, then came signing up for events to try it properly on track. 10 years later, his approach is still straightforward: keep the setup simple, make the car consistent, and focus on driving.

Before working with Tire Streets, Chris never had a true go-to tire or a reliable place to get what he needed. Once he found Tire Streets, it became a one-stop shop that made the process easier and gave him a tire he could count on.

Today, Chris's car makes around 500HP with a goal of pushing toward 700HP, running Accelera 651 Sport tires on Apex wheels.

For Chris, the formula is simple: fewer variables, more consistency, and a setup that lets him stay focused on the win.

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in his words

why tire streets

“Before Tire Streets, I never had a commitment to one tire or knew exactly which tire to get. Once I learned about Tire Streets, it became a one-stop shop for tires and made everything easy."

- CHRIS RUDNIK

Chris Rudnik's Drift Setup

No Two Cars Run The Same

Chris’s E36 is built around the same idea he comes back to every time: keep it simple. With an LS3-based powerplant, Apex wheels, and Accelera 651 Sport tires, the car gives him a consistent baseline and enough grip to push without overthinking every lap.

Built for Victory

BMW E36 Drift Setup

Tires: Accelera 651 Sport
Tire Size (F/R): Front 225/45R17, Rear 265/35R18
Horsepower: 500HP, shooting for 700HP
Wheels: Apex
Engine / Key Mods: LS3, Eagle rods, Manley pistons, Nitrous Express kit
Cold Pressure: 20 PSI

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CHRIS’ PRO TIP

KEEP IT SIMPLE

"Keep everything as simple as possible. The fewer variables I have to chase, the easier it is to understand what the car is doing and stay consistent every lap."

DRIVER PICK

BUILT ON THIS TIRE

The exact tire behind the setup - and why it works when it matters.

the do-it-all drift tire

Accelera 651 sport

Why I Run It: “It’s the most consistent tire I’ve ever been on.”
What Changed: “The tires I ran before didn’t give me the grip I wanted. The 651 made the car feel way more consistent.”
What I’m Pushing For: “Victory.”
How Long It Lasts: “It depends on the track, but overall tire consumption is very good.”
Where It Performs Best: “Rain or shine, these tires are ready for it.”
Chris's Setup Tip: “For max tire life, heat-soak them and then let them sit.”

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Get to Know Chris Rudnik

off track

favorite track

"I love touge-style roads and technical backroad-inspired layouts - anything that feels raw, close, and full of character."

dream car

"Whatever the impulse says in the moment."

driving style

"I keep it simple, stay consistent, and push for the win."

fun fact

"I recently released Vital Energy, a green tea energy drink, with one of my childhood friends. Also, Cousin Matt is an absolute sponsorship weapon for our team."