meet the athlete

Chris Rudnik

Builder. Driver. Creator. For over a decade, Chris has been living and documenting car culture at full speed.

Who is Chris Rudnik?

THE MAN WHO NEVER STOPS MOVING

What started with donuts in parking lots turned into a life built around cars, drifting, and content creation. Chris built his audience by sharing the reality of car culture: the late nights, the road trips, the broken parts, and the wins that make it all worthwhile.

Today, he's balancing life behind the wheel with running Mint, Junk, and Vital Energy while continuing to chase more seat time and bigger goals. When it comes to drifting, Chris keeps things simple, relying on the Accelera 651 Sport for the consistency and confidence he needs to focus on driving.

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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's drift setup

THE BUILD THAT STARTED IT ALL

Every part of the E36 is chosen with one goal in mind: maximizing seat time and keeping the car predictable when it matters most.

Tires: Accelera 651 Sport
Car: BMW E36
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
Why I Run It: “It’s the most consistent tire I’ve ever been on.”
Where It Performs Best: “Rain or shine, these tires are ready for it.”
Chris's Tip: “For max tire life, heat-soak them and then let them sit.”

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CHRIS’s 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."

BEYOND THE DRIFT CAR

WHAT ELSE CHRIS RUNS

When he's not chasing laps in the E36, Chris relies on different tires for different adventures. These are his picks for daily driving and getting off the pavement.

daily choice

THE TIRE THAT GETS HIM THERE

Tires: Blu Trac Race
Car: Nissan R32 GTR
Why He Runs It: "It does everything I need it to do without any drama."
Goals With This Tire: "Keep the car fun to drive on the street and ready whenever I want to push it."
Chris's Tip: "Don't overthink it. Run the right pressure and just drive the car."

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off-road choice

the tire BUILT FOR BAD DECISIONS

Tires: Badak X-Treme
Car: Cadillac Escalade
Why He Runs It: "If I'm taking the Escalade somewhere questionable, I want a tire I can trust."
Goals With This Tire: "Go places most people won't take their vehicles."
Chris's Tip "Air down, have fun, and don't be afraid to get it dirty."

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Get to Know Chris Rudnik

THE MAN BEHIND THE WHEEL

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."