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Hankook Ventus S1 AS Tire 245 /55 R18 103W SL BSW
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Hankook Ventus S1 AS - Premium All-Season Tire for Discerning Drivers

Engineered with precision and crafted for excellence, the Hankook Ventus S1 AS emerges as the quintessential all-season tire, seamlessly marrying performance and luxury. Designed specifically for high-end vehicles and sporty sedans, this tire delivers exceptional grip and stability, ensuring confident handling in a variety of weather conditions, including light snow. With meticulous attention to detail, the Ventus S1 AS is not just a tire; it is a testament to Hankook's commitment to performance engineering.

Key Features

  • Advanced Tread Compound: Formulated with high silica content, this compound enhances grip across diverse seasonal conditions, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Exceptional Wet Traction: The innovative drainage system, coupled with flexible block shapes, guarantees superior handling in wet environments, allowing for precise maneuverability.
  • Enhanced Dry Performance: The strategically applied shoulder chamfer significantly boosts dry grip, ensuring that every drive is imbued with confidence.
  • Stability and Response: Wide outside blocks with high stiffness provide remarkable lateral stability and rapid steering response, enhancing the overall driving experience.
  • Snow Handling: Designed with wide lateral grooves, the Ventus S1 AS effectively grips snowy surfaces, ensuring reliable performance in challenging conditions.
  • Enhanced Traction: An increased number of sipes create hundreds of biting edges, leading to outstanding traction in snowy environments.
  • Optimized Contact Patch: This design maintains consistent tire contact with the road, enhancing handling and stability at high speeds.
  • Braking Performance: The high longitudinal pattern stiffness improves braking efficacy, minimizing traction loss during snowy conditions.
  • Versatile Fit: Meticulously crafted to suit a range of luxury and performance vehicles, including the Hyundai Elantra, BMW X3, Audi A3, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Tire Specifications

  • Treadwear: 560
  • Traction: A
  • Temperature: A
  • Section Width: 245 mm
  • Aspect Ratio: 55
  • Rim Diameter: 18 inches
  • Overall Diameter: 28.3 inches
  • Rim Width Range: 6.5" - 9.0"
  • Weight: 30 lbs
  • Tread Depth: 10/32"
  • Load Index: 103
  • Load Range: SL
  • Max PSI: 51 PSI
  • Speed Rating: Up to 168 MPH
  • Sidewall: BSW - Black Side Wall
  • Warranty: 50,000 miles

Customer Insights

Owners of the Hankook Ventus S1 AS consistently commend its remarkable wet traction and responsive handling. One discerning driver noted, “Fitted to my BMW X3, the tire’s performance in light snow is exceptional, providing a level of confidence that enhances the driving experience.” The tire's durability and extended tread life have garnered praise, with many drivers feeling assured of their investment in this superior product.


All sizes for Hankook Ventus S1 AS:

Diameter Sizes
17
205/50 R17 215/45 R17 215/50 R17
215/55 R17 225/45 R17 225/50 R17
225/55 R17 235/45 R17 235/50 R17
235/55 R17 245/40 R17 245/45 R17
18
215/40 R18 215/45 R18 225/40 R18
225/45 R18 225/50 R18 225/55 R18
235/40 R18 235/40 R18 235/40 R18
235/45 R18 235/50 R18 245/35 R18
245/40 R18 245/45 R18 245/50 R18
245/55 R18 ( SELECTED ) 255/35 R18 255/40 R18
255/45 R18 265/35 R18 265/40 R18
19
225/40 R19 225/45 R19 235/35 R19
235/40 R19 235/50 R19 235/55 R19
245/35 R19 245/40 R19 245/45 R19
245/50 R19 255/35 R19 255/40 R19
255/45 R19 265/35 R19 265/50 R19
275/30 R19 275/35 R19 275/40 R19
275/45 R19 285/30 R19 285/35 R19
285/40 R19
20
235/35 R20 245/35 R20 245/40 R20
245/45 R20 255/35 R20 255/40 R20
255/45 R20 265/35 R20 265/45 R20
275/30 R20 275/35 R20 275/40 R20
275/45 R20 285/30 R20 285/35 R20
315/35 R20
22
265/35 R22 285/35 R22

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Who is Hankook Tire?

Hankook Tire is a Korean company that was established back in 1941 by Jae Hun Chung’s grandfather. It was initially named as Chosun Tire Company before it was renamed into Hankook in 1968. Hankook means Korea; hence it is branded as Korea Tire Company.

Today they are considered among the largest tire companies in the world supplying Original Equipment tires for multiple automotive manufacturers. They sell around 102 million tires a year, and there is no sign of them slowing down. 

A Worldwide Brand

Hankook has come a long way since it started as a company serving the local market in Korea. They are currently catering to millions of cars all over the world and have multiple facilities handling their distribution for countries in Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

Not Just Your Ordinary Street Tire

Hankook is also known to develop high-performance tires used for racing. The company is actively participating in different racing series all over the globe sponsoring top racing teams. Some of the racing series they partake in are the Le Mans Series, American e Mans Series, Super GT, Scottish Rally Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, Formula 3, DTM, Formula Drift, and now are supplying tires for Formula E.

Purchase Hankook Tires at Vivid Racing

If you are in search of a quality-made tire that is affordable and at the same time performs well, then Hankook is the right tire brand for you. They offer tires designed for the street and could handle any type of weather, and they also have high-performance race tires for those who are more into speed. Visit Vivid Racing and check out the list of Hankook Tires that would fit your specific needs.





This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of any new tire manufactured by HANKOOK Tire Co., Ltd bearing Department of Transportation prescribed tire identification numbers. Eligible tires shall be used on the vehicle on which they were originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer's or Hankook's recommendation.

This warranty applies if all following qualification requirements are met:

  • The tire was purchased after January 1, 2018.
  • The tire is a size, load rating and speed rating equal to or greater than that recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
  • The tire has not become unserviceable due to a condition listed under WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
  • Tire is 6 years from the date of manufacture or 6 years from the date of purchase, whichever benefits the customer.
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