Hankook VENTUS R-S4 Z232 - Race - Autocross Summer - 215/45R17 91W XL
Tire Brand & Model: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (Z232)
Part Number: 1031653
Tire Season: Extreme Performance Summer / Race & Autocross
Tire Size: 215/45R17
Load Index: 91
Speed Rating: W (270 km/h)
Load Range: XL (Extra Load)
UTQG Rating: 200 AA A
Treadwear Warranty: Manufacturer N/A (Track/Competition Exempt)
Tread Depth: 8.5/32 inch
Tread Design: Directional
Sidewall Styling: BSW (Black Sidewall)
Performance & Handling: A street-legal, track-day weapon engineered for aggressive circuit racing, autocross, and extreme summer driving. Built with a high-stiffness carbon black and silica racing compound, it reaches peak operational temperature rapidly and maintains persistent chemical adhesion under relentless thermal stress. Featuring an extra-wide continuous center rib and a heavily reinforced carcass construction, it delivers near-instantaneous steering feedback, extreme lateral stability, and unyielding cornering grip through tight track apexes.
Wet Track Grip & Stability: Designed with a high-ratio directional tread layout that maximizes the rubber-to-road contact patch. Two wide main longitudinal channels, paired with sweeping multi-angled lateral grooves, cut through surface film on damp tracks to quickly funnel standing water away, maintaining critical hydroplaning resistance and predictable tracking stability under wet performance conditions.
Vehicle Fitment Context: As a highly versatile low-profile tire size, 215/45R17 is the original equipment (OE) and standard replacement size for a wide variety of popular compact cars, sport sedans, and commuter vehicles. This tire size provides an exact fitment match for models including the Toyota Corolla ( trims like SE and XSE), Honda Civic (including the Civic Si and Touring), Acura ILX, Hyundai Elantra (including GT and Sport trims), Kia Forte, and the Lexus CT 200h. It is also the staple factory tire size for rear-wheel-drive sports coupes like the Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, and Scion FR-S, as well as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Please verify your vehicle's specific year, trim level, and load rating requirements to ensure a perfect match.
Professional Mobile Installation Included: This tire includes convenient on-site installation at your home, driveway, or office workplace handled by Sparky X Mobile Tire Shop's TIA-certified technicians. Installation crews utilize specialized, non-marking rubber lifting pucks to safely shield sensitive underbody frames and battery channels from damage during service.
Mobile Shop Service Area: Exclusively available for professional on-site mobile installation within Ontario, Canada, covering Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, and Bowmanville.