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Ventus in Latin means "wind". So, the “wind” S1 of the third generation during a test drive at a small airfield was very pleasant and safe to drive. Effectively braked on dry and wet asphalt, so that the driver had to literally hang on the seat belt.
On slalom pleased with clear reactions and error-free "licking" of cones. And most importantly - during the transition to the slip did not reduce grip and retained adequate reactions to the actions of the driver. Even in critical modes, BMW helped “unit” to maintain a given trajectory, not trying to slip to the side and even more so to turn backwards. Of course, if you keep the speed within reasonable limits.
The most “sweet” exercise in the presentation finale is high-speed ascent along a mountain road. This asphalt road, replete with serpentines, was completely blocked, so that it was possible to bring down “all the money” without fear of oncoming traffic. Therefore, at all the turns, I was constrained only by the clutch of the wheels with the road and my own ability to fuel the car in turns. This “wind” can rightly be called gambling - it helped my Audi SQ7 confidently, quickly and in a fun way soar to the top.
Chemistry and Physics
New tires were developed at the Hankook European Development Center in Hanover, and their production was launched at an ultramodern factory in Hungary, near the town of Racalmas.
A distinctive feature of the tread of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 tire is its peculiar bridges connecting the outer shoulder blocks around the circumference. This solution improves the clarity and accuracy of tire reactions when maneuvering. A distinctive feature of the tread of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 tire is its peculiar bridges connecting the outer shoulder blocks around the circumference. This solution improves the clarity and accuracy of tire reactions when maneuvering.
The developers said that the high adhesion of the tire to the road ensured the use of natural resins as part of the rubber compound of the tread, and the latest rubber mixing technology (for a more even distribution of polymers and filler) and high-strength tread rubber allowed to lower rolling resistance and at the same time increase grip on wet surfaces. It is noteworthy that the manufacturer promises to maintain high tire grip in a wide temperature range.
Increased durability and resistance of rubber to abrasion. Strength properties of the carcass and sidewalls of tires are increased, which minimizes tire deformation at high speeds under the action of centrifugal force and positively affects handling.
External shoulder blocks (asymmetric tread) are connected around the circumference by peculiar bridges - this makes the shoulder zone more monolithic and improves the clarity of reactions in turns. Deep longitudinal grooves improve the ability of the tire to withstand aquaplaning.
Coming Soon
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 is a sporty but safe and comfortable tire with good grip on both dry and wet asphalt and precise responses to the point of grip. The novelty will appear on the market this year - in 72 sizes from 17 to 22 inches, tread widths from 205 to 315 mm and profile heights within 25-50 percent. In all sizes, tires have a speed index of Y, which corresponds to a speed limit of 300 km / h. In addition to cars, a crossover version of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV with a reinforced frame is provided.
Third generation wind - test of the new tire for the season