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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117B

Ultra-high performance tyre · 225/45R18

from$583.50/tyre
premium — UHP runflat grip & cooling techIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 K117B tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means225/45 R18
225 · Width
The tyre is 225 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
45 · Profile
Sidewall height is 45% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

This runflat ultra-high performance tyre from Hankook targets premium and luxury vehicles, balancing wet and dry handling through groove positioning and a triple tread block design that maintains contact patch as it wears. An intercooler system manages heat at speed, aero sidewall dimples reduce drag, and the tyre aims to deliver precise cornering, shorter braking distances and reduced road noise on New Zealand roads.

Wet grip
76%
No EU grade; description claims superior wet handling via groove positioning
Quiet & comfort
72%
No dB rating given; description states reduced road noise explicitly
Tread life
68%
No warranty stated; intercooler system claimed to enhance durability
Sports handling
88%
Marketed as UHP with precise cornering, dry traction and high-speed stability
A good fit if you…
  • Drive a premium or luxury car with runflat capability
  • Want confident dry traction that holds up as the tyre wears
  • Push your car on New Zealand back roads and need high-speed stability
  • Value shorter braking distances in wet and dry conditions
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Want the quietest, most cushioned ride — runflats and UHP stiffness trade away comfort
  • Need a budget option — this sits in the premium price tier

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4.5(63)
Advantage TyresWith over 60 tyre service centres across New Zealand, Advantage offers Kiwis real-life tyre solutions. Shop tyres and book your fitments now!
In stock
$583.50/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $2552.60for 4 tyres, fitted
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  • FP
    F Penn2 months ago

    Needed full set of new tyres and wheel alignment. Got 3 local quotes from Otara, Papatoetoe & Otahuhu. Advantage turned out so much more cheaper. They were awesome. Service great, experience on point and the general atmosphere was very welcoming.

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  • MG
    M Gharib2 months ago

    Awesome service by the team especially Dan and his team . Effective, efficient and good communication

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  • JL
    James Lomax6 months ago

    Haven't used their services before, but just had an extremely dangerous experience with one of their company vehicles on the motorway. The man was lane splitting and dangerously cutting off cars in traffic. I reckon i wont ever use the service purely from that guy.

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  • MV
    Maria Vihi10 months ago

    Loved the service very effective. When I enquire about wheel alignment. The 3 guys were Phillipines. Thank you very much. I will be back for my wheel alignment.

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  • LP
    Lapsed Pacifist3 months ago

    Friendly staff, effecient

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About Hankook

South Korea · Founded 1941

Hankook Tire was founded in Seoul in 1941 (originally Chosun Tire Company) and is now the world's seventh-largest tyre manufacturer, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. It is a major global brand supplying original-equipment fitment to numerous carmakers and competing in motorsport (e.g. Formula E), typically positioned as a value-for-performance mid-tier alternative to the premium European/Japanese majors.

Global OE (original equipment) fitment, including for premium automakersMotorsport involvement (Formula E tyre supplier)Broad passenger, performance, and SUV tyre ranges (Ventus, Dynapro, Kinergy lines)
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