Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20 102V Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire 1014869
π‘ Is the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20 a Good Tire?
The Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20 is a summer ultra high performance tire designed for full-size SUVs and light trucks. It offers strong dry handling and adequate wet grip thanks to its silica-enhanced compound and directional tread design optimized for performance driving. Ride comfort is firm with moderate road noise, prioritizing responsive steering feel over highway refinement. Tread life is below average for its category, as expected from a performance-focused summer tire. Rated Good by TireRack based on 657 consumer surveys, it excels in warm weather driving but is not winter-rated and may wear faster than touring alternatives. Currently priced from $323.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20 is a summer tire, designed for sports car, sporty coupe, and performance sedan drivers who prioritize handling performance and responsive cornering in warm weather conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on maximizing dry and wet traction through hybrid silica compound technology and Hankook's Kontrol Technology philosophy.
The tire features Hankook's proprietary Kontrol Technology, which encompasses kinetic innovations applied during development to enhance the tire-to-road interaction for controlled driving experiences. The hybrid compound incorporates silica technology to balance performance across four key areas: handling, safety, comfort, and environmental impact. Driver feedback indicates strong dry performance and good wet traction capabilities, with solid comfort levels for a performance-focused summer tire, though treadwear longevity rates as fair.
Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes maximum warm-weather performance and cornering capability over year-round versatility. Overall, it's a solid choice for performance vehicles used primarily for spirited driving and daily use in regions without winter weather concerns.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
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Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 245/50R20 π Ultra high performance | $323.99 | β Good (657 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | βοΈ Summer |
π Sport-oriented all-season | $156.06 | β Good (8 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Highway all-season | $170.85 | β Good (395 reviews) | Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Touring all-season | $196.99 | β Excellent (744 reviews) | Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $226.99 | β Excellent (219 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | π€οΈ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"After analyzing survey data, this ultra high performance tire excels in handling and responsiveness for performance-focused drivers. Tread longevity suffers compared to touring alternatives."




