Porsche Chooses Hankook for the 911 Carrera – Another Milestone for Premium Tyre Technology

The world's most iconic sports cars demand the very best from every component—and that includes their tyres.

In a major achievement for Hankook, the legendary Porsche 911 Carrera is now available from the factory fitted with Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z tyres for the very first time. It's another significant step for the Korean manufacturer, which has become an increasingly familiar name among premium and performance vehicle brands.

Factory-Fitted Performance

When a tyre is supplied as Original Equipment (OE), it means the vehicle manufacturer has selected and approved it after an extensive development and testing programme.

For the new Porsche 911 Carrera, Hankook worked alongside Porsche engineers for several years to develop a tyre capable of delivering the precise steering, grip and stability expected from one of the world's most respected sports cars.

The approved factory fitment includes:

• Front: 235/40 ZR19

• Rear: 295/35 ZR20

  
  

This specially engineered combination has been developed to complement the Porsche's unique rear-engine design while offering outstanding handling in both dry and wet conditions.

Performance Proven on Europe's Best Test Tracks

Before receiving Porsche's approval, the Ventus S1 Evo Z underwent an extensive testing programme across several of Europe's leading proving grounds.

Development included testing at:

• Nardò (Italy)

• IDIADA (Spain)

• Papenburg (Germany)

• Pferdsfeld (Germany)

These tests focused on everything from emergency lane changes and high-speed stability to wet handling and braking performance, ensuring the tyre performs confidently in real-world driving as well as under demanding conditions.

What Does the NA2 Marking Mean?

Drivers looking closely at the tyre sidewall will notice the NA2 marking.

This indicates the tyre has been specifically developed and homologated for Porsche, meaning it has passed the manufacturer's strict engineering requirements and is approved as a genuine factory-fit tyre for the 911 Carrera.

Hankook Continues to Raise the Bar

Over the past decade, Hankook has transformed itself into one of the automotive industry's leading premium tyre manufacturers.

Today, the brand supplies Original Equipment tyres to a growing list of global manufacturers, including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Hyundai. The addition of the Porsche 911 Carrera further strengthens Hankook's reputation for combining innovation, performance and everyday usability.

Premium Tyres Available at BTS Tyres

At BTS Tyres in Bagenalstown, we're proud to supply premium tyre brands trusted by some of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers.

Whether you drive a family car, SUV, EV or a high-performance vehicle, our experienced team can recommend the right Hankook tyres to match your driving style, budget and vehicle requirements.

If it's good enough for the Porsche 911 Carrera, you can be confident it's built to perform on Irish roads too. Visit BTS Tyres today for expert advice and professional tyre fitting.