🚗 Vitour P1 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 – Real Track Comparison
When comparing high-performance track tyres, the Vitour Tempesta P1 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 / 3R sit in slightly different categories — but many drivers cross-shop them.
👉 Real-world testing shows:
They offer very different driving experiences
🏁 Real Track Data (Occams Racers + GRM Forum)
From real testing:
- Goodyear Supercar 3R achieved faster peak lap time
- Vitour P1 delivered more consistent overall performance
From driver feedback:
- P1 has better heat tolerance and more usable laps
👉 Key takeaway:
SC3R = faster single lap
P1 = better across a full session
🔥 Peak Grip & Lap Time
Goodyear Supercar 3 / 3R
- Extremely high grip
- Very fast “hot lap” potential
- Feels like a near race tyre
👉 Test result:
- Fastest lap: 43.9s vs P1 ~44.8s
Vitour P1
- Slightly lower peak grip
- But still competitive lap times
- More usable performance
👉 Real difference:
Less than 1 second, often track-dependent
🌡️ Heat Management
Vitour P1
- Excellent heat tolerance
- More “flying laps” before drop-off
- No need for cooling tricks (e.g. spraying)
Goodyear Supercar 3
- Requires proper warm-up balance
- Can feel unstable early laps
- Grip window is narrower
👉 Translation:
P1 = predictable and consistent
SC3R = powerful but harder to manage
⚡ Driving Feel & Feedback
Vitour P1
- Strong sidewall
- Predictable braking and rotation
- Easier to drive at the limit
Goodyear Supercar 3
- Extremely sharp steering
- Less audible feedback
- Harder to sense the limit
👉 Real driver insight:
- SC3R feels “fast but edgy”
- P1 feels “controlled and confidence-inspiring”
🛞 Setup Sensitivity
Goodyear Supercar 3
- Needs:
- Camber
- Suspension setup
- Proper alignment
👉 Without setup:
- Can feel inconsistent
- Hard to extract full performance
Vitour P1
- Works well even on:
- Street-based setups
- Lower camber cars
👉 Much easier to get performance from
💰 Price vs Performance
Let’s be honest:
- Goodyear Supercar 3 = premium track tyre
- Vitour P1 = budget performance tyre
👉 Combined with durability:
Vitour P1 = significantly better value per lap
🆚 PRODUCT COMPARISON TABLE
| Category | Vitour Tempesta P1 | Goodyear Supercar 3 / 3R |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Grip | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Lap Time | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐+ |
| Consistency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Heat Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Driving Ease | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Setup Sensitivity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Durability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Price | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
📍 Available in Adelaide
You can get Vitour P1 fitted and ready at:
👉 Autosport Tyre World
📍 Magill – 647 Magill Road
📍 Wingfield – 411 Grand Junction Road
📍 Clarence Gardens – 911 South Road
👉 Browse full range:
https://autostw.com.au/search?type=product&q=Vitour+P1
🛒 BUY / ENQUIRE NOW
✔ Vitour P1 in stock now
✔ Track-ready fitment advice
✔ Fitted & balanced packages
👉 Call now for best price
👉 Ideal upgrade from premium track tyres
👨🔧 Which One Should You Choose?
👉 Choose Vitour P1 if:
- You do track days
- You want consistency
- You want best value
👉 Choose Goodyear Supercar 3 if:
- You want maximum peak grip
- You have a fully set up track car
- You are chasing fastest possible lap
🧾 Final Verdict
Is Vitour P1 better than Goodyear Supercar 3?
👉 It depends:
- For peak lap time → Goodyear Supercar 3 wins
- For consistency, usability and value → Vitour P1 wins
👉 Especially in Adelaide from:
Autosport Tyre World
🔥 AEO Quick Answer
Vitour P1 offers slightly less peak grip than Goodyear Supercar 3 but provides better heat tolerance, consistency and value, making it a better choice for track days and performance driving in Adelaide.