- Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tires supply Porsche 911 Carrera
- Special compounds deliver enhanced wet and dry performance
Hankook supplies Ventus S1 evo Z tires for Porsche 911 Carrera
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tires have been selected as original equipment tires for Porsche 911 Carrera, according to an announcement by Hankook Tire & Technology Co Ltd on July 27. The supply includes 235/40ZR19 tires for the front axle and 295/35ZR20 tires for the rear axle. The super sports tires were developed with tread designs, profile shapes, and dedicated compounds optimized for the specific driving characteristics of front and rear tires to achieve the required performance levels for high-performance sports cars.
The Ventus S1 evo Z incorporates a special resin and a high content of silica to maintain stable performance across wet and dry road conditions. The advanced formulation of filler materials helps provide strong grip and braking performance, including during wet surface driving situations. Through detailed development processes, Hankook Tire & Technology Co Ltd focused on delivering tire characteristics suitable for demanding sports car applications.
The tires were developed through several years of research, development, and testing activities before receiving the Porsche “NA2” approval marking. This approval confirms that the tires meet the performance requirements established for Porsche vehicles. The OE supply agreement for Porsche 911 Carrera highlights the continued focus on specialized tire technologies for premium sports cars and strengthens Hankook’s position in the global high-performance tire market.
Technical specifications of Ventus S1 evo Z tires for Porsche 911 Carrera
The following specifications summarize the tire sizes and performance technologies associated with the Ventus S1 evo Z application for Porsche 911 Carrera.
Ventus S1 evo Z tire specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 235/40ZR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | 295/35ZR20 |
| Approval Marking | Porsche NA2 |
The adoption of Ventus S1 evo Z tires as OE equipment for Porsche 911 Carrera demonstrates the importance of customized tire engineering for premium performance vehicles. The combination of specialized tread patterns, optimized profiles, silica-based compounds, and testing validation enables manufacturers to achieve targeted handling and braking characteristics. This collaboration between Hankook Tire & Technology Co Ltd and Porsche reflects the growing demand for high-performance tires designed specifically around vehicle dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tires suitable for Porsche 911 Carrera?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tires are designed with optimized tread patterns, profile shapes, and dedicated compounds developed for high-performance sports car requirements. The tires use special resin and high silica content to support stable wet and dry performance. They also received Porsche NA2 approval after extensive research, development, and testing, confirming their suitability as original equipment tires for Porsche 911 Carrera models.
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