1997-2004 C5 Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 Summer Tire 245/45ZR17
The Ventus V12 evo2 (K120) is Hankook's Max Performance Summer tire developed for the drivers who want to express their personality and style. Designed to deliver impressive traction and handling, Ventus V12 evo2 tires offer comfort and control in warm dry and wet road conditions. However, like all summer tires, they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The Ventus V12 evo2 radial's high-grip silica tread compound features an innovative functionalized styrene polymer that lowers tire rolling resistance to enhance vehicle fuel economy without surrendering dry and wet traction. This compound is molded into a directional tread design featuring notched shoulders and 3D intermediate ribs flanking a continuous center rib to promote dry handling and traction.
Circumferential and aqua jet lateral grooves promote efficient water evacuation from the center of the tire's contact patch to enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet traction. Grooves in the intermediate blocks feature stealth technology and a unique wing tip design that reduces noise.
The tire's internal structure includes two wide steel belts reinforced by two plies of spirally wrapped jointless nylon. High stiffness bead fillers sandwich hard rubber between the sidewall's polyester cord casing plies to improve handling response by resisting distortion at high speeds and while cornering.
- Fits 1997-2004 Corvettes
- Fits Base Models & Z51 Equipped
- Fits Front Only
- Fits Factory Wheels
- Does NOT Fit Z06s
- Summer Use Only
- Sold Individually
- High-Grip Silica Tread Compound
- Functionalized Styrene Polymer Lowers Tire Rolling Resistance
- Enhances Fuel Economy
- Exceptional Dry & Wet Traction
- Directional Tread Design
- Notched Shoulders
- 3D Intermediate Ribs Flanking a Continuous Center Rib
- Circumferential & Aqua Jet Lateral Grooves Promote Efficient Water Evacuation
- Enhanced Hydroplaning Resistance & Wet Traction
- Stealth Technology & Unique Wing Tip Design to Reduce Noise
- Two Wide Steel Belts Reinforced by Two Plies of Spirally Wrapped Jointless Nylon
- High Stiffness Bead Fillers
Tire Specs:
- 245/45ZR17
- Summer Only
- Blackwall
- Max Load: 1,709lbs
- Max Inflation: 50psi
- Tread Depth: 10/32"
- Weight: 25lbs
- Rim Width Range: 7.5-9"
- Measured Rim Width: 8"
- Section Width: 9.5"
- Tread Width: 8.4"
- Overall Diameter: 25.7"
- Revs Per Mile: 786
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
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C5 1997-2004 Corvette Wheel & Tire Reference Guide
When purchasing new tires or wheels for your 1997-2004 Corvette, always refer to the measurements of the wheels and tires that came on your Corvette from the assembly plant. You can be certain that the information on this chart is accurate and correct for C5 Corvettes. When choosing custom or updated wheels, view the clearly marked fi tment years and sizes to ensure the best ride and continued safety while cruising!
| Year | Model | Wheel Location | Wheel Size | Offset | Backspacing | Tire Size |
| 1997 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 56mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 61mm | 7.15" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| 1998 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 56mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 61mm | 7.15" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| 1999 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 56mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 61mm | 7.15" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| 2000 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 58mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 65mm | 7.35" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| 2001 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 58mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 65mm | 7.35" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| Z06 | Front | 17" x 9.5" | (+) 54mm | 6.9" | 265/40ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 10.5" | (+) 58mm | 7.55" | 295/35ZR-18 |
| 2002 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 58mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 65mm | 7.35" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| Z06 | Front | 17" x 9.5" | (+) 54mm | 6.9" | 265/40ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 10.5" | (+) 58mm | 7.55" | 295/35ZR-18 |
| 2003 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 58mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| | Rear | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 65mm | 7.35" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| Z06 | Front | 17" x 9.5" | (+) 54mm | 6.9" | 265/40ZR-17 |
| Rear | | 18" x 10.5" | (+) 58mm | 7.55" | 295/35ZR-18 |
| 2004 | Corvette | Front | 17" x 8.5" | (+) 58mm | 6.5" | 245/45ZR-17 |
| Rear | | 18" x 9.5" | (+) 65mm | 7.35" | 275/40ZR-18 |
| Z06 | Front | 17" x 9.5" | (+) 54mm | 6.9" | 265/40ZR-17 |
| Rear | | 18" x 10.5" | (+) 58mm | 7.55" | 295/35ZR-18 |
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