Hankook Ventus V4 ES. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; Hydroplaning resistance; Longer lasting tread life; Improved cornering ability; Enhanced controllability; High speed durability; . OVERVIEW: The Hankook Ventus V4 ES is a performance and high performance, all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model also offers some touring sizes as well. Hankook offers a 50,000 mile treadwear warranty with this tire model.The tire has a unique tread pattern that features main circumferential and additional smaller lateral tread grooves, as well as high density siping detail. The siping detail increases the dry, wet and winter weather traction, so they have a strong grip on the road in all weather and enhance the driving safety. The tread grooves effectively resist hydroplaning and boost the wet weather traction by channeling water and slush away from the tire footprint. This ensures that the tire maintains its exceptional traction all year.The tread pattern also improves the model's cornering and maneuvering ability. The shoulder tread pattern maintains constant road contact and offers additional biting edges for a more secure drive. In this manner, the tire's cornering and maneuvering ability and power are increased. The better cornering and maneuvering allows the driver to quickly react to the differing road conditions and to prevent dangerous situations.The tire's controlled footprint shape and optimized tread pattern equally spread the driving pressure across the tread area. Irregular wear patterns are prevented from forming, as the forces of acceleration, cornering and braking are evenly distributed along the tread. The better distribution of the driving pressure makes the tire's usability last longer as it maintains its even wear for a longer period of time, which also increases the length of the tread life.The Ventus V4 ES's internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped nylon cords. This enhances the tire's controllability and durability. It makes sure the tire keeps to the road in all weather, which improves the steering responsiveness and driving stability. The better steering and stability offers a swifter and more precise response to the driver's instructions, which allows the driver to confidently control the tire in all situations. The internal structure also improves the high speed durability by maintaining the optimal tire shape. The tire does not deform under the driving pressure, which ensures a safe drive at the model's highest performing capability. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.