Ventus S1 NOBLE2 H452

About the Hankook Ventus S1 NOBLE2 H452

All-Season Ultra-High Performance Passenger Car tire. Original Equipment (OE) on Select Vehicles.

Features

* Asymmetric tread pattern* Four channel rib design* Advanced silica rubber compound* Straight rib block design applied to the outside of the tire's contact patch* Multiple 3D kerfs and carving edges* M+S Rated* Road Hazard Warranty (not applicable to Original Equipment tires)* Hankook 30 Day Free Trial Plan* 50,000 Mile Treadwear Mileage Warranty (40 series and over only - not applicable to 35 series or below)

Benefits

* For efficient water evacuation* Offers impressive wet handling and braking* Helps to prevent unwanted road noise and increase cornering grip* Provide improved winter condition traction

Understanding the 235/50ZR18 size

In the size code 235/50R18, 235 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.3"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 117.5 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27.3".

The load index 97 means each tire supports up to 1,609 lbs — about 6,436 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 500 AA A. The treadwear grade of 500 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $137.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $548.96. That is about 12% below the average price of the 127 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $10.98 per 1,000 miles across the set.