Hankook Ventus Tires

The Hankook Ventus tire line has garnered enough attention from performance car enthusiasts thanks to its solid line of all-season and ultra Ultra-high performance (UHP) tires that offer exceptional grip, traction, handling, control, stability, and longevity in different weather conditions throughout the year. Designed for coupes, sedans, sports cars, minivans, CUVs, and SUVs, the Ventus series has a long list of tire lines, of which, the currently active ones include Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV, and others.

Let’s understand the active Hankook Ventus family members in detail:

Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS X H129A

Designed for CUVs and SUVs, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS X H129A is an all-season tire that offers great grip, traction, handling, stability, comfort, and longevity in dry, wet, and light snowy conditions. Inspired by motorsport technology, the Hankook tire features wide shoulder blocks that boost wet traction by evacuating the water quickly for consistent traction and grip in wet and snowy conditions. Along with the optimized groove design, wide shoulder blocks improve traction while enhancing road contact. While the 3D sipes ensure the tire’s rigidity is maintained during braking and acceleration, the unique rubber compound allows increased traction and better-wearing capability.

The optimized tread design, combined with beveled block edges, restricts road noise from entering the cabin and traps it within the tread, so you enjoy a comfortable ride quality. Meanwhile, the aramid hybrid reinforcement belt of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS X H129A maintains enhanced steering response and promotes uniform wear throughout the tire’s lifespan. Backed by a decent 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, this all-season tire bags an overall SimpleScore of 8.4 out of 10, with superb scores of 9.1 and 8.7 for traction and handling, respectively. It returns a modest 7.4 in longevity. It’s a good fit for vehicles like the Acura ZDX, BMW X7, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Lincoln Aviator.

Hankook Ventus S1 AS (H125)

Engineered for high-performance coupes, sedans, and sports cars, the Hankook Ventus S1 AS (H125) is an UHP all-season tire that offers superb traction, handling, grip, stability, and performance in dry, wet, and light wintry conditions. An OE-fitted tire for cars like the BMW X1 and Hyundai Elantra, the Ventus S1 AS (H125) features an asymmetric tread pattern for consistent performance, confident handling, and cornering at high speeds. While the wide circumferential grooves help resist hydroplaning by expelling the water quickly from the tread and boosting wet traction, the solid shoulder elements with lateral grooves boost its cornering ability and deliver enhanced control. You can expect a long tread life due to the high strength of this tire’s durable construction.

Backed by an innovative four-season high-performance rubber compound, the Hankook tire delivers increased grip force in dry, wet, and snow conditions. While the high longitudinal pattern stiffness boosts snow traction, braking, and handling performance, the optimized contact patch allows optimal snow and wear performance. It comes with a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and a 30-day free trial option. With a fantastic SimpleScore of 8.7 out of 10, the Ventus S1 AS scores 8.7 each in handling and traction and 8.9 in longevity. Besides the OE fitments, it’s a great fit for cars like the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, and Honda Civic.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (K127)

Engineered for performance-oriented cars, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (K127) is an ultra-high-performance summer tire that features HSSC (Highly Enriched Synthetic Silica Compound) for enhanced service life and solid driving performance. Equipped with interlocking shoulder grooves, the Hankook tire delivers enhanced wet grip by aiding circumferential grooves in evacuating water from the tread and avoiding the risk of hydroplaning. While the aramid hybrid reinforcement belt promotes increased durability and stability, the sturdy construction optimizes rubber for quick acceleration and sudden braking. Boosting the endurance and comfort of the Hankook tire are the high-strength belts that absorb external shocks.

While the highly stiff outside shoulder blocks ensure confident cornering, the outer pitches allow an enhanced steering response for dry cornering and reduce noise for a comfortable ride. Boasting a decent 8.2 SimpleScore, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (K127) scores 8.7 in handling, 8.4 in traction, and 7.8 in longevity. Used as an OE fitment on many cars such as the BMW 430i Gran Coupe, Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman, Mini Cooper, Tesla Model 3, and more, the Hankook tire can serve as a good replacement option for the Lincoln MKZ, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, and Acura TSX.

Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (K120)

Designed for use on high-performance sedans, coupes, and sports cars, the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) is a UHP summer tire that offers superior grip, control, and handling on dry and wet surfaces in warmer conditions. This UHP summer tire is an OE-fitment on performance cars like the Audi A5 Quattro and the Audi S5. Featuring a high-grip silica compound, the Ventus V12 evo2 delivers enhanced traction in dry and wet conditions; the aqua jet channel within the tread quickly flushes water out of the tread to reinstate grip and traction in wet conditions.

The optimized five-pitch variation and a unique wing tip ensure the road noise is reduced to minimal and you enjoy a quiet and comfortable ride. While the stiff bead filler layer boosts handling and stability at high speeds, the low rolling resistance and lightweight construction improve fuel efficiency. With a fantastic overall SimpleScore of 8.5 out of 10, the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) returns an impressive score of 8.8 each in handling and traction and 8 in longevity. It’s an excellent replacement tire option for high-performance vehicles like the Subaru WRX, Infiniti G series, Tesla Model 3, and BMW 335i xDrive.

Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2 (H452)

A sports car tire, the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2 (H452) is a UHP all-season tire that’s designed to provide superior traction, handling, grip, improved comfort, and stability along with a longer service life. While the unique rubber compound lends superior traction, control, and steering response at high speeds, the aqua hydroblock channel helps in clearing water from the tread to mitigate the risk of hydroplaning and boost wet performance. The wide steel belts of the Ventus S1 Noble 2 (H452) boost steering response at high speeds on different terrains. The UHP all-season tire features an optimized tread pattern that has a variable pitch sequence to reduce soundwaves so that you enjoy a quiet and comfortable ride.

Boasting an overall SimpleScore of 8.2 out of 10, the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2 (H452) scores 8.7 in traction, 8.8 in handling, and 8.1 in longevity. An OE-fitment on several cars like the BMW 330e, Buick Envision, and others, the Ventus S1 Noble 2 (H452) is a great replacement tire for BMW 5 Series, Ford Mustang, Lincoln MKX, Mercedes-Benz Metris, and Volkswagen Golf.

Other Hankook Ventus tires

In addition to the above tires, the Hankook Ventus family also includes the following and many more:

• Hankook Ventus (H101) – All-season passenger car tire
• Hankook Ventus (Z214) - Passenger car tire for track competition
• Hankook Ventus AS (RH07) – All-season passenger car tire
• Hankook Ventus HR II (H405) – All-season passenger car tire
• Hankook Ventus Prime2 (K115) - Performance tire for passenger car
• Hankook Ventus Prime3 (K125) - UHP-summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus R-S2 (Z212) - Racing tire for sports cars
• Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Z222) - Racing tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus R-S4 (Z232) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo (K107) - Performance tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z (K129) - UHP tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS X H129A - All-season tire for CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117B) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 (K117C) - Performance tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV (K117A) - Performance tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (K127) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (K127E) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV (K127A) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV (K127B) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV (K127C) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 (H452B) - UHP All-Season tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus S2 AS H462 - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus Sport (K104) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus ST (RH06) - All-Season tire for CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks
• Hankook Ventus TD (Z221) - UHP Summer tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V12 evo (K110) - Performance tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) - UHP tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V2 Concept (H437) - All-Season tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 (H457) - UHP tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 (H457) - All-Season tire for passenger cars
• Hankook Ventus V4 ES (H105) - Performance tire for passenger cars

Hankook Ventus OEM tires

Offering strong replacement tires, the Hankook Ventus family also expands to original equipment (OEM) tires. Including:

• Ventus Prime2 (K115)/ (K115B)
• 2016-24: Mini Cooper
• Ventus Prime3 (K125)
• 2021-24: Mini Cooper
• Ventus S1 evo Z (K129)
• 2021-24: BMW X4
• 2021 Mini Cooper
• 2021-23: Porsche Panamera
• Ventus S1 evo 2 K117
• 2018-24: Audi A5 Sportback
• Ventus S1 evo 2 K117 B
• 2021-22: Mercedes-Benz A220
• 2019-22: BMW 740i
• 2016-22: Mini Cooper
• Ventus S1 evo 2 SUV K117A
• 2019-24: Audi Q7
• 2015-24: Porsche Macan
• Ventus S1 evo 3 ev K127E
• 2022-24: Audi e-tron Sportback
• 2020-24: Porsche Taycan
• 2021-24: Tesla Model Y
• Ventus S1 evo 3 K127
• 2022-24: BMW 430i Gran Coupe
• 2021-24: Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman
• 2021-24: Mini Cooper
• 2022-24: Volkswagen Golf R
• 2020-24: Tesla Model 3
• 2021-24: Audi RS7 Sportback
• Ventus S1 evo 3 K127B
• 2021-22: BMW M340i
• 2020-24: Mini Cooper Clubman
• Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV K127A
• 2020-24: Audi Q8
• 2021-23: Porsche Cayenne
• Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV K127C
• 2021-24: BMW X6
• 2021-24: BMW X5
• Ventus S1 evo 3 K127B
• 2020-24: Mini Cooper
• 2021-24: BMW M440i
• Ventus S1 Noble 2 H452
• 2021-24: BMW 330e
• 2016-20: Buick Envision
• 2018-21: Chevrolet Equinox
• Ventus S1 Noble 2 H452B
• 2018-21: BMW 530e
• 2021-24: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S580
• Ventus S2 AS
• 2023-24: Hyundai Ioniq 6
• Ventus TD Z221
• 2021: Mini Cooper
• Ventus V12 Evo K110
• 2013-16: Lincoln MKZ
• Ventus V12 Evo2 K120
• 2018-20: Audi A5 Quattro
• 2018-19: Audi S5
• Ventus V4 ES H105
• 2009-16: Smart Fortwo