{"product_id":"vitour-tempesta-sonic-semi-slick-tyre","title":"Vitour Tempesta Sonic Semi-Slick Tyre - Track \u0026 Road Legal","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vitour Tempesta Sonic is a road-legal, motorsport-derived semi-slick designed for drivers who want to maximise dry-track performance. Developed around a racing-derived compound and a construction focused on steering precision, heat management and lateral grip, the Sonic sits at the performance-focused end of the Tempesta range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a fast warm-up characteristics and a focus on maintaining consistent performance through a session, the Tempesta Sonic is particularly well suited to trackdays, Time Attack, sprint events, qualifying and drivers chasing the best possible lap time from a road-legal tyre. Vitour describes the Sonic as being developed specifically around peak dry-track performance rather than being a compromise between road and circuit use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sonic combines a slick-inspired shoulder profile with Vitour's Water Razor technology, an aramid-reinforced sidewall and dedicated heat-management grooves. The result is a tyre designed to provide a direct steering response, high lateral grip and greater temperature stability when driven hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200TW road-legal semi-slick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed primarily around dry-track performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacing-derived compound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developed for high levels of grip and rapid activation on track.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlick-style shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to maximise lateral grip and stability during hard cornering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAramid-reinforced sidewall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a stiff, lightweight construction for a more direct steering response and improved temperature stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Razor technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e incorporated into the tread design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat-management grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to help dissipate heat and maintain more consistent tyre temperatures during hard use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.6 mm tread depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to Vitour Motorsport UK's current specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrackdays, Time Attack, sprint racing and qualifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where dry-weather performance is the priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad legal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the Sonic suitable for customers who want to drive their car to and from events rather than relying on a dedicated set of circuit-only tyres.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tempesta Sonic is available in a growing selection of performance-focused sizes covering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-inch through to 21-inch applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Availability is currently limited to selected sizes, with further applications expected as the range develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check the individual tyre size, load rating and speed rating against your vehicle and wheel specification before ordering. For heavily modified or competition-focused vehicles, wheel width, alignment, suspension setup and vehicle weight should also be considered when selecting the appropriate size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vitour Tempesta Sonic is aimed at drivers who place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry-track performance and lap time ahead of outright road comfort or all-weather versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrackday cars used regularly on dry circuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Attack and sprint cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad-legal competition builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-performance vehicles where a conventional road tyre is no longer sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrivers looking for a more aggressive alternative to a conventional performance tyre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCars running dedicated track wheels and tyres while retaining road legality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnthusiasts who want a tyre capable of being driven to the circuit and then used hard on track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sonic is a particularly focused choice within the Tempesta range, so it makes most sense where track performance is the priority rather than where a tyre needs to perform equally well in everyday road conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Vitour Tempesta Sonic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tempesta Sonic takes Vitour's Tempesta concept further towards outright circuit performance. Rather than simply offering another high-performance road tyre, it has been developed around the requirements of drivers looking for high levels of dry grip, rapid warm-up and consistent behaviour when driven hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of a racing-derived compound, stiff aramid-reinforced construction and slick-style shoulder gives the Sonic the characteristics expected from a serious track-focused tyre, while retaining road-legal status. The dedicated heat-management features are also intended to help the tyre maintain a more stable operating temperature during demanding sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Clubsport Garage customers building a dedicated trackday or fast road-and-track car, the Tempesta Sonic offers an interesting alternative to the more established semi-slick options on the market. As with any highly track-focused tyre, its performance will ultimately depend on the vehicle, alignment, tyre pressures, ambient and track temperatures, and the way the car is driven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Tempesta Sonic is a highly track-focused tyre. While it is road legal according to Vitour's current UK\/European product information, it should not be considered an all-purpose road tyre. 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