Hankook Ventus S1 AS - All-Season Performance Tire

Engineered for the discerning automotive enthusiast, the Hankook Ventus S1 AS transcends conventional all-season performance tires. This tire is meticulously crafted to harmonize high-performance capabilities with all-weather versatility, making it the premier choice for luxury and sport-oriented vehicles. With an emphasis on precision engineering, the Ventus S1 AS delivers exceptional grip, unparalleled handling, and unwavering stability, even under challenging conditions such as light snow.

Key Features of the Hankook Ventus S1 AS

• Advanced Tread Compound: Formulated with a higher concentration of silica and optimized material dispersion, this tire guarantees exceptional performance across diverse weather conditions.
• Superior Wet Traction: The innovative drainage system, paired with flexible block shapes, ensures remarkable handling and grip in wet conditions, allowing drivers to maintain confidence even in adverse weather.
• Enhanced Dry Performance: The strategically applied shoulder chamfer amplifies dry grip, securing reliable performance regardless of environmental factors.
• Stability and Steering Response: Wide outside blocks, engineered with high stiffness levels, provide enhanced dry handling and lateral stability, ensuring a connected feel to the road.
• Improved Snow Handling: The design incorporates wide lateral grooves that effectively grip snowy surfaces, complemented by increased siping that creates numerous biting edges for superior traction.
• Optimized Contact Patch: This tire maintains an excellent road contact area, enhancing stability and control, crucial for high-speed maneuvers.
• Boosted Braking Performance: High longitudinal pattern stiffness minimizes traction loss, facilitating better braking and handling in snowy conditions.
• Versatile Fitment: Tailored for sporty and luxury sedans, CUVs, and SUVs, the Ventus S1 AS is compatible with esteemed models such as the Hyundai Elantra, BMW X3, Audi A3, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Tire Specifications

• Treadwear: 560
• Traction: A
• Temperature: A
• Section Width: 255 mm
• Aspect Ratio: 45
• Rim Diameter: 19 inches
• Overall Diameter: 27.9 inches
• Rim Width Range: 7.5" - 10.0"
• Weight: 29 lbs
• Tread Depth: 10/32"
• Load Index: 104
• Load Range: XL
• Max PSI: 50 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 balanced performance across a variety of driving conditions. For instance, one discerning driver fitted these tires to a Ferrari F8 Tributo, noting, “The carbon weave aligns perfectly with OEM panels, and at high speeds, the aero balance is palpably improved.” Many users highlight the tire's remarkable grip during rainy weather and its stability on dry roads, coupled with a quiet operation that enhances both daily commutes and spirited drives.