The Ideal Balance of All-Season Ultra-High Performance contents

1. Pattern Design 2. Concept 3. Position Map 4. Design Features 5. Construction 6. Technical Presentation 7. Test Results 8. Available Sizes Ultra-High Performance All-Season 1. Pattern Design Ultra-High Performance All-Season 2. Concept

The Ideal Balance of Ultra-High Performance All-Season

• Product Name : VENTUS S1 noble2 • Speed Symbol : W • Series : 30~55 Series • Inch : 16~20 • UTQG : 500, AA, A • 50K Mileage Warranty

The best balance between wet & dry performance! 3. Position Map Ultra-High Performance All-Season 4. Design Features

Advanced Asymmetric Pattern Concept

INSIDE OUTSIDE

Positive Aqua Cornering & Noise Hydro Block Reduction Rib An advanced Aqua Hydro Block design A straight Rib Block applied to the outside was developed through 3D Hydroplaning of the tire helps to prevent road noise and simulation to provide highly efficient wet increase cornering grip. braking Ultra-High Performance All-Season 4. Design Features

Refined Dynamic Shape Tread Pattern

4 Channel Rib Type Design 3D Kerf Advanced 3D kerfs have been applied to the tire to reinforce winter traction and prevent wear without hampering wet and dry handling performance. Capillary Kerf Maximizes wet grip by evacuating water through slanted kerf linked to the tire’s main grooves. 2D Kerf 3D Kerf

Carving Edge The sharp edges of the lateral grooves maximize winter performance.

Application of Tie-Bar Technologies Ensures optimal Block Stiffness Ultra-High Performance All-Season 5. Construction

Structure Design Technology

New Compound New Silica Tread Compound for improved Wet Grip and lower Rolling Resistance 2 Layer Jointless Nylon Full Cover Enhanced durability and tread stiffness

Wide 2 Steel Belt Ensures optimal tread stiffness for improved handling performance

Equilibrium Carcass Line Design Minimizes tire deformation and allows greater sidewall stiffness

Adoption of High-Hardness Bead Filler Improved handling and response

Strong Single Strand Bead Wire Improved bead uniformity and durability Ultra-High Performance All-Season 5. Construction

New Structure Technology

SFT Belt Edge Tape (Side Filling Tape) A rubber sheet, incorporated between 1st Side Filling Tape has been used in and 2nd belts help to prevent separation in the design of the Ventus S1 noble2 the tire’s belt edge and increase durability. to aid durability. Belt Edge Tape Belt Edge Tape Folding

1Belt 2Belt 1Belt 2Belt 1Belt 2Belt 1Belt 2Belt W W W W

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t t Belt Edge Tape Belt Edge Tape Belt Edge Tape FoldingBelt Edge Tape Folding Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_1. Technical Presentation - Profile

Profile Technology 3R System (Multi Tread Radius Technology) R1 R2 R3 The Ventus S1 noble2 features a triple-radius profile that maintains maximum grip under Ultra-High Performance driving conditions. SCCT Layout Stiffness Control Contour Theory helps to prevent belt and bead deformation for improved durability and deformation resistance.

Maintenance of tire shape R3 R2 R1 Tire Section and Profile Simulation and ground pressure distribution Triple Tread Radius

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Shoulder Minimization of tread 1 Center Shoulder deformation at high speeds 0 Conventional VENTUS V4 ES2 Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_2. Technical Presentation - 3D Vibration Analysis technology

3D Vibration Analysis technology The advanced mold profile designed for the Ventus S1 noble2 delivers uniform contact pressure on the center and shoulder blocks for secure braking performance, while straight rib blocks applied to the outside of the tire reduce road noise.

Conventional (kgf) Force

The offers excellent vibration control Time(s) 145.47Hz 158.11Hz 171.78Hz

Conventional (kgf) Force

The provides a comfortable, smooth ride Frequency(Hz) Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_3. Technical Presentation - Semi-Rib Design

Semi-Rib Design The outer block Semi-Rib design used by the provides greater stability and handling performance.

Conventional

Large Contact Patch

Greater Stability Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_4. Technical Presentation - 3D kerf

Application of 3D Kerf Handling performance is improved through the use of 3D Kerf which maintain a stable shape during acceleration, braking and cornering.

2D Kerf 3D Kerf

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Dry Handing Wet Handing Wet Braking Snow Handing Snow Braking

Conventional Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_5. Technical Presentation - Noise

Pitch Design Technology The use of a 5-Pitch tread block design offers optimal noise dispersion for a quiet, comfortable ride.

Noise Test Worn New 106 105 105 104 104 103 102 101 4% 5% 100 99 100 100 98 97

Conventional Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_6. Technical Presentation - MSV

MSV (Micro Spring Vent) Technology A ventless mold technology is used to produce the resulting in a more attractive finished product with fewer imperfections.

(MSV Type) Conventional Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_7. Technical Presentation - Compound

The Ventus S1 noble2 provides enhanced wet condition braking and handling compared to existing products through the use of hybrid compound technology silica.

• Maximized bond strength between silica and rubber through the adoption of hybrid polymer technology. • An advanced “Fuzzy Mixing” process disperses silica into the tread rubber in nano-sized particles offering uniform compound characteristics.

Superior Rolling Resistance

Braking distance (wet road surface) Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_8. Technical Presentation - Compound Technology

Compound Technology By applying high styrene polymer featuring high hysteresis, Wet braking performance is improved.

Wear

High Styrene (Bulky) High Hysteresis High Wet Braking Performance

RR Dry Braking

Conventional Wet Braking Ultra-High Performance All-Season

6_9. Technical Presentation - Compound Technology

Compound Technology By applying an optimized cross-linking system, durability of abrasion performance is improved.

Wear

Conventional

Polymer

Sulphur

Cross-link

Chemical structures Chemical structures

RR Dry Braking

Optimized cross-link helps performance & heat aging Features Features resistance

Conventional Wet Braking Ultra-High Performance All-Season 7. Test Results

Application of Technologies for Improvement of All-Season Performance

Dry Handling

Wear 120 Wet Handling

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Rolling 80 Dry Braking Resistance 60 0

Noise Wet Braking

Ride Snow Handling

Hydroplaning Snow Braking Conventional Ultra-High Performance All-Season 8. Available Sizes

Ply Sidewall Ply Sidewall Size Target Vehicle Size Target Vehicle Rating Type Rating Type 35 series 45 series 255/35ZR18 94W XL BMW 330i, Mercedes-Benz C, Mercedes-Benz E 4 BLACK 255/45ZR18 99W A7, Audi A8, BMW 740i, Phaeton 4 BLACK CTS, HMC Equus(F), LS600h L/LS460, JAG- 265/35ZR18 97W XL BMW 540i, Mercedes-Benz E, 911 4 BLACK 245/45ZR19 102W XL 4 BLACK BMW 535i, Corvette, Viper, Mercedes-Benz UAR XJ 275/35ZR18 95W 4 BLACK CLS 255/45ZR19 104W XL AUDI A8, Ford Taurus 4 BLACK 285/35ZR18 101W XL Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz E, Mercedes-Benz SL 4 BLACK 50 series Mercedes-Benz CLS550, AUDI A6/TT/S4 Prestige, 255/35ZR19 96W XL Crossfire 4 BLACK 225/50ZR16 92W BMW 325i, Ford Mustang, Supra, Volvo C70 4 BLACK 255/35ZR20 97W XL Mercedes-Benz CL550/CL500/S400, AUDI A6 4 BLACK 205/50ZR17 93W XL BMW 128i, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chrysler PT Cruiser, G5 4 BLACK BMW 550i/750i/760i, Mercedes-Benz CL600/S400, AUDI A8, CL, Acura TL, Acura TSX, Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler Se- 275/35ZR20 102W XL 4 BLACK Jaguar XJ bring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Stratus, Talon, 348, 215/50ZR17 95W XL Accord, Optima, , Mazda Millenia, 4 BLACK 40 series Cougar, Eclipse, , tC, 245/40ZR17 91W Acura NSX, BMW 328Ci, Mercedes-Benz C 4 BLACK Legacy, , Volvo S60 225/40ZR18 99W XL BMW 328i, BMW 335i, Lexus IS250, Lexus IS350 4 BLACK 225/50ZR17 94W , Chevrolet Malibu, Lincoln MKZ, Saab 9-3X 4 BLACK 235/40ZR18 95W XL Acura TL, Mercedes-Benz C, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S80 4 BLACK 235/50ZR17 96W Cadillac STS, Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Thunderbird 4 BLACK 245/40ZR18 97W XL , Audi A5, Audi A6, BMW 528i, Lexus GS350 4 BLACK 225/50ZR18 95W Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Malibu, G35, Infiniti G37 4 BLACK 255/40ZR18 95W Audi RS6,Jaguar XJ Series, Lexus IS350, Mercedes-Benz CLS 4 BLACK 235/50ZR18 97W BMW 740i, LaCrosse, Chevrolet Impala, XC70 4 BLACK AUDI A6/A7/A8, Mercedes-Benz CL550/S350/S400/S550/ 255/40ZR19 100W XL 4 BLACK Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi S4, Audi TT, BMW 528i, BMW S600, BMW X3, VW Tiguan SEL 528xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 535i, BMW 535xi, BMW HMC Equus.(R), JAGUAR XJ, Mercedes-Benz CL550/S400/ 545i, BMW 550i, BMW M3, BMW M5, Chevrolet Corvette, 275/40ZR19 105W XL 4 BLACK S550, BMW 535i Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350, Lexus GS430, 245/40ZR20 99W XL INFINITI M37/M56, BMW 750i/760i, JAGUAR XJ 245/50ZR18 100W Lexus GS450h, Lexus GS460, Lexus SC430, Mercedes-Benz 4 BLACK CLS, Mercedes-Benz E, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz 45 series SLR, Mitsubishi 3000GT, , 350Z, Esperante, Panoz , Subaru Impreza, Volvo S80, 205/45ZR17 88W XL Mazda MX-5, Mazda Protege, Mini Cooper, 4 BLACK Volvo V70 215/45ZR17 91W XL , Toyota Matrix, 4 BLACK 55 series 225/45ZR17 91W Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta 4 BLACK 205/55ZR16 91W Acura CL, Audi A4, BMW 323i, Buick Skylark, 4 BLACK 235/45ZR17 94W BMW 528i, , Volkswagen CC, Volvo S80 4 BLACK 215/55ZR16 97W XL , Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler Sebring, Eagle Talon 4 BLACK 245/45ZR17 99W XL Lexus IS250, Lexus IS350, Mercedes-Benz E 4 BLACK 225/55ZR16 95W BMW 525i, BMW 530i, BMW 540i, Cadillac Allante 4 BLACK 225/45ZR18 95W XL Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Sonata, Infiniti G35, Kia Optima 4 BLACK 215/55ZR17 94W Nissan Infiniti G35, Lexus ES350, Mazda 6 4 BLACK 235/45ZR18 98W XL Acura TSX, , Infiniti G35, Infiniti M45 4 BLACK 225/55ZR17 97W Dodge Intrepid, , Infiniti G25 4 BLACK 245/45ZR18 100W XL Acura RL, Acura TL, BMW 528i, Hyundai Genesis 4 BLACK 235/55ZR17 99W Hyundai Azera, Jaguar XJ8, Kia Amanti 4 BLACK Notes Notes