If you’re considering new track tires, here’s a direct comparison between the Vitour P1 and Yokohama A052 after a weekend of intense driving. Both tires started brand new, and both were 315/30/18 on the rear, 295/30/18 on the front.
Performance Overview
- The Vitour P1s delivered more flying laps, running all the way to the checkered flag without any issues.
- The Yokohama A052s, on the other hand, became greasy by lap 3, making it difficult to push the car further. Despite attempts to manage the heat, including spraying down the tires (or more accurately, hosing them down) between runs, the A052s struggled to maintain performance.
- Lap times were within the noise between the two tire choices.
Heat Tolerance
- Even with efforts to cool them down, the A052s lacked heat tolerance. The second driver was at a disadvantage on the A052s, even after giving the first driver just 2 laps and waiting 20 minutes before going out again. The tires simply couldn’t handle the sustained heat.
- In contrast, the Vitour P1s didn’t require any cooling—no spraying was needed—and they continued to offer consistent performance and more flying laps.
Wear Comparison
- After the weekend, the A052s were noticeably closer to the wear bars, with significant corner wear.
- The P1s, however, looked like they had just been scrubbed in. They weren’t anywhere close to the wear bars and showed far less corner wear.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a tire that can handle extended sessions without losing performance and offers excellent wear resistance, the Vitour P1 is a solid choice. Unlike the A052, which struggles with heat tolerance and wears down quickly, the P1s deliver more consistent flying laps and last much longer.
Check out the Vitour P1 at VitourP1.com and see the difference for yourself!
