Hankook Tire America Corp. is supplying its Ventus S1 evo Z ultra-high performance tire as original equipment (OE) for the new Porsche Panamera.

"The latest OE fitments include new 21-inch sizes: 275/35 ZR21 for the front axle and 325/30 ZR21 for the rear axle," say Hankook officials, who add that the Ventus S1 evo Z also will fit 19-inch and 20-inch sizes, which Hankook has supplied for the Panamera since 2021, to the new model, completing the Ventus S1 evo Z lineup across all sizes from 19 inches to 21 inches.

"All supplied sizes feature Porsche-specific ND0 homologation markings on the sidewall. The Ventus S1 evo Z was engineered to balance ride comfort and dynamic driving performance for the Panamera. Beyond standard homologation tests for this vehicle segment, the tires were tested at maximum speed on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit to validate their structural robustness and ability to meet the demands of high-performance sports driving."

The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern designed to deliver exceptional handling and stable grip; tread blocks that are are engineered to maintain optimal stiffness under varying driving conditions; and three three main grooves on the inner tread enhance water drainage on wet roads.

"A larger outer tread block area further enhances cornering performance and provides stable grip on dry roads. In addition, the tire features a double-layer carcass reinforced with aramid hybrid fibers to enhance high-speed stability. This construction minimizes heat-induced tire deformation during high-speed driving, helping maintain precise steering response. High-strength steel belts and beads, combined with a reinforced sidewall structure, further enhance straight-line stability and handling precision."

In the replacement channel, the Ventus S1 evo Z is available in 15 sizes fitting wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches in diameter, with tire widths from 225 to 315 mm and aspect ratios ranging from 30 to 45. In July 2026, the Ventus S1 evo Z was also selected as an OE fitment for Porsche’s iconic 911 Carrera sports car.