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The Ventus S1 noble2 (H452) is Hankook's Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans looking to combine on-road performance with all-season traction in dry wet and wintry conditions. Designed to provide Hankook's ideal Ultra High Performance All-Season balance, the Ventus S1 noble2 blends handling and cornering performance with all-season traction, even in light snow.

Kontrol Technology is a Hankook philosophy, as well as a set of proprietary innovations applied during tire research, development and production to ensure controlled driving experiences. The "K" denotes "kinetic" to reflect that the interaction of the tire with the road lies at the heart of driving control. Kontrol Technology provides a range of benefits across four areas that drivers identify as key when choosing quality tires: performance, safety, comfort and environmental impact.

Ventus S1 noble2 tires use hybrid compound technology silica that combines wet road traction with lower rolling resistance and longer treadlife. This compound is molded into a sophisticated semi-rib asymmetric tread design that features notched outboard shoulders, intermediate and center ribs to deliver responsive handling and stable cornering in dry conditions. Four circumferential grooves and inboard Aqua Hydro Block technology provide efficient wet traction and braking. Carving edge grooves and 3D sipes promote wet road and wintertime traction without abandoning dry road response and handling.

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by a double layer of spirally wrapped nylon to blend handling, high-speed durability and uniform ride quality. Sidewalls are tuned with high-hardness bead fillers and casing plies that promote handling, steering response and ride uniformity. The tire was developed using 3D vibration analysis technology, which produces an advanced mold profile that delivers uniform contact pressure across the footprint to promote even wear and secure braking performance.

Tire Rack Test Results Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

Raising the Performance Bar in UHPAS(04:50)

Ultra High Performance All-Season tires, popular with enthusiasts and a favorite target for tire companies, are fun to develop. They have a captive audience and they're an interesting design challenge for their engineers.

BFGoodrich and Dunlop have new additions in the category. We put them up against the General G-MAX AS-03 and Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 in this test.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Hankook Ventus S1 noble2

Tire Category: Ultra High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Good
81%
11M
5.3 - Fair
7.7 - Good
7.7 Hydroplaning Resistance
7.7 Wet Traction
8.4 - Good
8.3 Corner Stability
8.7 Dry Traction
8.3 Steering Response
5.3 - Fair
6.2 Light Snow Traction
5.0 Deep Snow Traction
4.8 Ice Traction
8.0 - Good
8.1 Ride Quality
7.9 Noise
5.9 - Fair

Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 Reviews

Customers think the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 delivers excellent dry traction (8-10 scores) and strong wet performance with reliable hydroplaning resistance (7-10), fitting its Ultra High Performance All-Season role. Winter traction shows mixed results (3-6 scores), with some drivers noting reduced confidence in snow and ice. Ride comfort earns consistent praise for smoothness and low noise (7-10). Treadwear raises concerns, with many ratings in the 1-5 range suggesting shorter lifespan expectations. While excelling in dry/wet handling and comfort, buyers prioritizing winter capability or long-term durability may want to weigh these trade-offs against the tire's strong all-season fundamentals.

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599 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 476 positive
  • 123 negative

Most customers rate wet traction between 8-10, highlighting excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance. High scores emphasize confident handling in rainy conditions, aligning with its all-season design. A few lower ratings exist but don't reflect the majority experience.

June 19, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...Fantastic in the dry, great in the wet, and good in deep snow as long as you have good tread life left...

This tire by far is the best all season tire I have ever had. I've tried Contintental DWS, and a Pirelli all season P6000 if I remember correctly. This tire always has traction in any condition. Fantastic in the dry, great in the wet, and good in deep snow as long as you have good tread life left. You will not be disappointed with this tire. it does everything very well, and it won't break the bank in the process. I was averaging about 35000 miles on a set as long as you rotate them every 7000 miles. Between me and my wife we have over 220,000 miles on these tires. The vehicles we have used them on are: 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback, and a 2016 Volkswagen GTI 4 door.

Vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-Door Standard
Miles Driven on Tires: 75,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEBANON, IL
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 21, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Very good on wet pavement and heavy rain highway conditions.

Great tire, my third set. Very quiet, very good on wet pavement and heavy rain highway conditions.

Vehicle: 2005 Scion xB
Miles Driven on Tires: 800
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
Driving Style: Easy Going

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March 05, 2024
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3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

...They were pretty decent during wet conditions. Tires stayed planted to the road during hard cornering...

Bought these tires in early 2019. My car had two of them when I bought it a year prior. What impressed me (and convinced me to buy a full set) was that a chunk of sidewall came off from one of the two tires due to my now-wife curbing the car two weeks in and stayed that way for 8000 miles. That's one well built tire.
They actually performed pretty well for the price that I paid for them. They're not snow tires but they did fantastic in Reno winters. They were pretty decent during wet conditions. Tires stayed planted to the road during hard cornering. I found them to be relatively quiet, even at highway speeds. Would I buy again? Sure.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford Fusion FWD SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RENO, NV
Driving Style: Average

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636 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 585 positive
  • 51 negative

Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s. The Ventus S1 noble2 offers responsive handling and reliable grip, performing superbly in dry conditions.

March 03, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

Really liked the tires, they definitely offer the grip you expected from the brand. I love cornering with them, they offer amazing stability for the price

Really liked the tires, they definitely offer the grip you expected from the brand. I love cornering with them, they offer amazing stability for the price

Vehicle: 2002 Lexus IS300
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ANAHEIM, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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April 18, 2018
(Verified Purchase)
3.5 out of 5 Star Rating
3.5 out of 5

I drive 60 miles a day to and from work and these Hankook tires are quiet and comfortable will providing great dry traction levels...

I purchased my vehicle and the car came with a set of new Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires. These have been pleasant surprise and I've actually enjoyed these tires. I use them from spring to fall as I use a dedicated winter tire. I drive 60 miles a day to and from work and these Hankook tires are quiet and comfortable will providing great dry traction levels. I've never had an issue with hydroplaning in rainy conditions either. Where the Hankook tires really struggle are the time between winter in spring when unexpected snow falls. In straight line driving these tires will do ok in winter conditions, but as you add steering angle the tires will lose traction without warning. I believe this tire would be an excellent choice for someone that doesn't see ice/snow, but would not work well for someone that needs 4 season performance.

Vehicle: 2006 Honda Civic EX Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAINT JOSEPH, MI
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 22, 2018
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Dry traction is a little better than I expected. These are harder to get to break loose under hard cornering then I expected...

I've had these tires on my car since November. Through this past few months they have been great. I would recommend these to anyone. Wet/snow traction is better then I expected. Dry traction is a little better than I expected. These are harder to get to break loose under hard cornering then I expected. My car is front wheel drive with mods so dry traction issues are to be expected.

Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHICO, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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644 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 532 positive
  • 112 negative

Most customers rate comfort highly with ride quality and noise levels scoring predominantly 9s and 10s. High scores highlight the Ventus S1 noble2's smooth, refined performance, excelling in all-season comfort for ultra-high-performance driving.

March 05, 2025
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Finally replaced at 88000 miles and even at that mileage they remained quiet, comfortable and showing good traction

These were the OEM tires on my 2020 GMC Terrain. I have to say that these were the best tires I have experienced over many decades of driving. Finally replaced at 88000 miles and even at that mileage they remained quiet, comfortable and showing good traction

Vehicle: 2020 GMC Terrain AWD SLT
Miles Driven on Tires: 88,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BEVERLY HILLS, MI
Driving Style: Easy Going

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September 14, 2022
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4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...The ride and the handling are better than any tire I have ever owned...

These tires are the best tires I have ever purchased. The ride and the handling are better than any tire I have ever owned. The owner of the place where I have all my service done recommended these tires and he surely knew what he was talking about.

Vehicle: 2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan 3.6L AWD Performance
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: ONALASKA, WI
Driving Style: Easy Going

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April 22, 2023
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2.5 out of 5 Star Rating
2.5 out of 5

...Ride quality is poor (rating: 4) as you'll feel every little bump in the road. On the plus side, noise is good (rating: 6), although it gets worse as the tires wear...

I don't know why so many people are rating these tires so high. I bought a 2017 GTI that had a new set of these on it and I've put 30,000 miles on them since. Let's start with the good.

Dry traction is rather good (rating: 7). However, they're not terribly stable. They have a tendency to break rather suddenly at the limit, hence the corner stability is closer to average (rating: 6). The steering response is excellent (rating: 8). The car really goes where you point it as soon as you move the wheel. Now let's get to the bad.

Wet traction is absolutely terrible (rating: 3). If the slightest amount of water is on the ground, the tires will easily slip. On a tight, wet turn you will start to slide outward if you don't carefully check your cornering speed. Expect this to get exponentially worse as the tires wear. I've had cheap, no-frills all-season tires (with loads more sidewall) that could handle wet turns better than these. Hydroplaning resistance is also terrible (rating: 3). I have driven through Michigan slush at 80 mph while changing lanes with more confidence than driving on a wet highway at 60 mph with these tires. The car just wants to go everywhere. This reason alone is enough to make me recommend against these tires.

Ride quality is poor (rating: 4) as you'll feel every little bump in the road. On the plus side, noise is good (rating: 6), although it gets worse as the tires wear. Wear is also terrible (rating: 3) and I have no idea how these tires got a 500 rating. The front tires wear down several times faster than the rears, and the tread is completely gone after 30k miles, which would be fine if it weren't for the fact that the vast majority of mileage put on these has been nothing but highway cruising (my commute is 84 miles per day, all highway). They are quite hard once worn.

I highly recommend AGAINST buying these tires, as you can get max performance summer tires with better wet traction.

Vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ESSEX, MD
Driving Style: Spirited

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372 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 200 positive
  • 172 negative

Customers report lackluster winter traction, with many ratings between 0-5 for ice and deep snow. While some scores reach 7-8, frequent complaints highlight slippery conditions, loss of traction, and struggles with ice performance.

February 13, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
1.8 out of 5 Star Rating
1.8 out of 5

...Worst though, was driving the car in any winter weather, as these tires had little traction in light snow. While I understand these are performance all-season tires, I still expect some drivability in inclement weather from a brand-new tire...

I expected a performance-oriented tire on a new Tesla, and I expected Continental or Michelin branded tires. However, Tesla mounted these Hankook Ventus tires from the factory. In dry weather, the tires were okay -- average grip, average stability -- but were loud and rough. The car itself is a bit loud; with no engine noise and some wind buffeting, tire noise is more prevalent. The exaggerated hum from these tires was irritating. The ride comfort was pretty poor. Bumps were felt even on the smoothest pavement. The car is a performance vehicle, so a stiff ride is expected, but these tires could transmit an impact from a piece of gravel. In wet, the tires were barely adequate, and didn't inspire much confidence on the road. Hydroplaning would have been a concern in another few thousand miles. Worst though, was driving the car in any winter weather, as these tires had little traction in light snow. While I understand these are performance all-season tires, I still expect some drivability in inclement weather from a brand-new tire. Lastly, based on the wear noted at 5000 miles, it's unlikely these tires would have safely lasted beyond 15,000 miles. If you're considering these tires as a replacement set, please look elsewhere for better quality and comfort.

Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model 3 AWD 235/45-18 XL (Extra Load)
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,600
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: DOVER, OH
Driving Style: Average

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January 21, 2024
1.4 out of 5 Star Rating
1.4 out of 5

...Not very good in rain (hydroplanes) and even worse in snow (lack of traction).

Absolutely the WORST tires I have ever had on any of my vehicles. Not very good in rain (hydroplanes) and even worse in snow (lack of traction). I have just over 36,500 miles on these tires, rated at a 50,000 warranty, and a slice of bologna has more tread than these tires have left on them. Horrible treadwear! Crappiest tires EVER!!! I'm purchasing a set of Michelin's to replace these pieces of !

Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Premier
Miles Driven on Tires: 36,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SOMERDALE, OH
Driving Style: Average

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516 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 263 positive
  • 253 negative

Treadwear ratings show concerning inconsistency, with many scores between 0-6 indicating premature wear and disappointed customers. Despite some 9s and 10s, frequent mentions of rapid wear and needing early replacement highlight poor tread life for an all-season tire.

November 28, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
3.6 out of 5 Star Rating
3.6 out of 5

...16,000 miles and I'm really close to reaching the wear indicators. They seemed to be good tires but the tread wear is atrocious. I drive mostly blacktop 2 lane roads, city and highway very gently...

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16,000 miles and I'm really close to reaching the wear indicators. They seemed to be good tires but the tread wear is atrocious. I drive mostly blacktop 2 lane roads, city and highway very gently. With winter coming, it's time for them to go. I rarely drive in snow so I don't really have any opinion as to their traction in ice or snow.

If they weren't original equipment on my Hyundai Palisade, I would never have owned them and would never purchase them knowing the sub par treadwear they have.

Vehicle: 2024 Hyundai Palisade FWD Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 16,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: STURGEON, MO
Driving Style: Easy Going

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January 21, 2024
1.4 out of 5 Star Rating
1.4 out of 5

...I have just over 36,500 miles on these tires, rated at a 50,000 warranty, and a slice of bologna has more tread than these tires have left on them. Horrible treadwear!

Absolutely the WORST tires I have ever had on any of my vehicles. Not very good in rain (hydroplanes) and even worse in snow (lack of traction). I have just over 36,500 miles on these tires, rated at a 50,000 warranty, and a slice of bologna has more tread than these tires have left on them. Horrible treadwear! Crappiest tires EVER!!! I'm purchasing a set of Michelin's to replace these pieces of !

Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Premier
Miles Driven on Tires: 36,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SOMERDALE, OH
Driving Style: Average

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June 12, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...tire wear could be better

excellent tires tire wear could be better

Vehicle: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WOODBRIDGE, VA
Driving Style: Average

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Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires - Do New Options Raise the Performance Bar? - Winter Update(02:52)

Ultra High Performance All-Season tires, popular with enthusiasts and a favorite target for tire companies, are fun to develop. They have a captive audience and they're an interesting design challenge for their engineers.

BFGoodrich and Dunlop have new additions in the category. We put them up against the General G-MAX AS-03 and Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 in this test and then took them with us to Sweden to get a feel for their winter performance.



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Raising the Performance Bar in UHPAS(04:50)

Ultra High Performance All-Season tires, popular with enthusiasts and a favorite target for tire companies, are fun to develop. They have a captive audience and they're an interesting design challenge for their engineers.

BFGoodrich and Dunlop have new additions in the category. We put them up against the General G-MAX AS-03 and Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 in this test.

View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video

Read the Full Test Report

Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires: Specialists or Well-Rounded Athletes? — Winter Update(02:57)

You drive a sporty car, want responsive handling and good overall traction. You need one tire to do it all, and it needs to perform during the summer, as well as cope with winter weather.

To find out if the newest tires are single-focus specialists or more well rounded athletes, we went to Sweden where winter reigns supreme.

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Ultra High Performance All-Season: Single-Focus or Well-Rounded?(05:00)

You drive a sporty car, want responsive handling and good overall traction. You need one tire to do it all, and it needs to perform during the summer, as well as cope with winter weather. We tested two of the newest tires to see if they're single-focus specialists or one of the more well-rounded athletes on the Ultra High Performance All-Season team.

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Testing Value-Priced Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires - Winter Update(02:19)

When it comes to tires, there is a wide range of brands, products and prices. Finding the best balance of performance and price yields a good value. Among today's Ultra High Performance All-Season tires, there are a number of good choices. How do they perform? Not only in good weather, but in the winter, too.

We found out during our tests in Sweden where snow and ice prevail!

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Testing Value-Priced Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires(04:08)

We often assume a good deal comes with a catch. After all, there is no free lunch.

When it comes to tires, there is a wide range of brands, products and prices. Finding the best balance of performance and price yields a good value. Among today's Ultra High Performance All-Season tires, there are a number of good choices. How do they perform?

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