NASHVILLE — Hankook Tire America Corp. said its newest ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire, the Ventus evo, was engineered for the modern-day enthusiasts seeking the ultimate driving experience.
"The Ventus portfolio has always been synonymous with high performance," Rob Williams, president of Hankook America, said. "Much like its sport and supercar OE partnerships, the Ventus evo's new aerodynamically improved sidewall styled with Vanta Velvet lased graphics makes it look incredibly fast when standing still and even more so when in motion."
The evo features a high-performance transverse drainage system, "widening lateral groves that expand under heavy braking for added traction along with enhanced corning stability at high speeds thanks to a reinforced and flattened side profile," the company said.
Compared with its predecessor, the Ventus v12 evo2, the new Ventus evo improves wet braking by 7%, wet handling by 4%, dry braking by 6% and mileage by an 32%.