The summer tire Hankook K117B Ventus S1 Evo2, despite its focus primarily on passenger cars with enhanced dynamic properties, is a tire with balanced driving characteristics. It is distinguished by improved traction on dry and wet surfaces, reduced rolling resistance, acoustic comfort, and wear resistance.
To a large extent, the balance of the tire's characteristics is ensured by the profile of its tread. It uses a variable curvature, with the center of the tread being flat. This solution is borrowed from racing tires, providing directional stability during straight-line movement and traction stability. The optimized profile and special deformation zones of the sidewalls significantly enhance these properties. Another interesting feature is the shape and arrangement of the drainage grooves. In addition to performing their primary functions, namely intense drying of the contact patch, these elements prevent the tire from overheating during prolonged high-speed driving, dissipating excess heat from the tread, actively using the wheel rotation.
Key Features of Hankook K117B Ventus S1 Evo2
- the "racing" tread profile improves traction and handling in all driving modes;
- the optimized shape and arrangement of the drainage grooves not only increase the tire's resistance to aquaplaning but also reduce its heating during prolonged high-speed driving;
- the improved rubber compound enhances traction on wet surfaces, prevents the formation of cracks and fractures under extreme loads
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