Ventus EVO K137

About the Hankook Ventus EVO K137

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car Tire. OE on Select Brands such as Audi and BMW.

Features

* Optimized, widening lateral shoulder grooves* Tie-bars applied to the shoulder blocks* New compound with special performance resins* Chamfered design smooths tire edges* Flat side profile* Maximized pattern stiffness in the driving direction, particularly in the outside blocks* Sipes, lateral grooves and tie-bars along with optimized shape and structure * 30,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty* Road Hazard Warranty* 30 Day Free Trial

Benefits

* Improved wet braking performance* Reduces noise in regular driving conditions* Offers excellent grip, even on wet roads* Evenly distributes contact pressure and increases friction for improved dry braking performance* Improves cornering stiffness for superior grip and stability, even at high speeds* Enhances grip on dry roads* Ensure uniform block stiffness and balanced contact pressure, promoting uniform wear and excellent mileage, even under heavy loads

Understanding the 255/45R18 XL size

In the size code 255/45R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 114.8 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27".

The load index 103 means each tire supports up to 1,929 lbs — about 7,716 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Hankook Ventus EVO K137 is built for

The Hankook Ventus EVO K137 is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 340 AA A. The treadwear grade of 340 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 $163.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $653.96. That sits close to the average for the 43 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $21.80 per 1,000 miles across the set.