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Vitour Tempesta P1+ Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2025 to 2026 1 publication

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Vitour Tempesta P1+ averages a finish of 3rd.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 17%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Vitour Tempesta P1+

2 tests, 2025 to 2026

The latest test

The BEST Streetable Track Tyres in 2026 Tested P2 of 5

The Vitour Tempesta P1+ was the strongest “one-lap window” tyre of this group. After a gradual warm-up lap, the first push lap was outstandingly quick and the tyre felt sharp, direct and very grippy. The problem was that the thermal drop-off came quickly: by lap two it had lost a lot of performance, and by lap three it had fallen away further before settling at that reduced level. By the end of the run, the rears and even the left front were clearly overheated. When it was in its window it was very likeable, with excellent grip and direct steering, but the rear axle eventually felt like it had fallen off a cliff. It is a fast tyre in a narrow operating window, but not as strong as the Nankang over repeated laps.

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling Weak: Dry Handling, Dry Handling Long Run Winner: Nankang Sportnex CR S

Record by discipline

Where the Vitour Tempesta P1+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P2 of 4 67% -
Dry Handling 2 P3.5 of 4.5 33% -
Dry Handling Long Run 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P1.5 of 4.5 83% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Wet Handling 1 P3 of 4 33% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Straight Aqua 1 P4 of 4 0% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P4 of 4 0% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated August 9, 2026.

The Vitour Tempesta P1 plus shows a strong overall pattern as a credible track-focused summer tyre, finishing 2nd and 3rd in two highly competitive tests and receiving Recommended awards both times. Its standout quality is dry subjective performance and driver confidence, supported by a 1st place subjective dry handling result in 2026 and 2nd place subjective dry handling in 2025, while objective dry performance was also strong in 2025 with 2nd place in both dry braking and dry handling.

However, the tyre is much less convincing outside dry track use. In the 2025 test it was consistently near the bottom in wet braking, wet handling, subjective wet handling, aquaplaning and rolling resistance, including last place in four of those categories. The 2026 dry timed handling results were also weaker than its subjective feel, finishing 5th/5 in dry handling and 4th/4 in long-run handling, suggesting that while it feels excellent and remains competitive overall, outright timed pace may vary depending on test group and conditions.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Track Performance Strong
    Details
    • 2nd overall out of 5 in the 2026 streetable track tyre test with a Recommended award
    • 3rd overall out of 5 in the 2025 fastest track tyres test with a Recommended award
    • 2025 dry braking: 2nd/5 at 32.93 m, only +1.9% from best
    • 2025 dry handling: 2nd/5 at 80.84 s, only +1.6% from best
  • Subjective Dry Handling and Driver Confidence Strong
    Details
    • 2026 subjective dry handling: 1st/5 with 9 points despite slower timed laps
    • 2025 subjective dry handling: 2nd/5 with 8.5 points, +3.4% from best
    • Both tests resulted in Recommended awards, suggesting strong usability and balance in track-focused use
  • Dry grip Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    Details
    • 2025 wet braking: 5th/5 at 36.23 m, +29.6% from best
    • 2025 wet handling: 4th/5 at 111.54 s, +7.4% from best
    • 2025 subjective wet handling: 5th/5 with 7.2 points, +20.9% from best
  • Aquaplaning Resistance and Efficiency Strong
    Details
    • 2025 straight aquaplaning: 5th/5 at 69.1 km/h, +7.2% from best
    • 2025 rolling resistance: 5th/5 at 10.9 kg/t, +22.5% from best
  • Objective Dry Lap Time Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • 2026 dry handling: 5th/5 at 101.69 s, +3.1% from best
    • 2026 dry handling long run: 4th/4 at 104.15 s, +1.6% from best
    • The 2026 article noted the Vitour was close to Nankang and Bridgestone, but Hoosier was clearly quickest
  • Heat resistance Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P2 of 5 Beat 0% of the field

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The Vitour Tempesta P1+ was the strongest “one-lap window” tyre of this group. After a gradual warm-up lap, the first push lap was outstandingly quick and the tyre felt sharp, direct and very grippy. The problem was that the thermal drop-off came quickly: by lap two it had lost a lot of performance, and by lap three it had fallen away further before settling at that reduced level. By the end of the run, the rears and even the left front were clearly overheated. When it was in its window it was very likeable, with excellent grip and direct steering, but the rear axle eventually felt like it had fallen off a cliff. It is a fast tyre in a narrow operating window, but not as strong as the Nankang over repeated laps.

StrongSubj. Dry Handling WeakDry HandlingDry Handling Long Run WinnerNankang Sportnex CR S

2025 1 test
P3 of 4 Beat 33% of the field

The FASTEST Track Tyres In The World Tested

Tyre Reviews 235/35 R19 Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended

The Vitour Tempesta P1 was competitive on pace, tying for 2nd in dry handling and taking 2nd in dry braking, with a strong subjective dry score as well. The problems were in the wet, where it was 4th in wet braking, 4th in wet handling, 4th in subjective wet handling, and also last in straight-line aquaplaning speed. It also had the highest rolling resistance. I feel this tyre is best suited to short stints such as autocross rather than long sessions on track.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WinnerPirelli P Zero Trofeo RS

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