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Hankook Ventus Prime3

Summer performance tyre · 195/55R16

from$294.00/tyre
Balance — wet and dry performance in equal measureIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Hankook Ventus Prime3 tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means195/55 R16
195 · Width
The tyre is 195 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
55 · Profile
Sidewall height is 55% of the width — a balanced mix of handling and ride comfort.
R16 · Rim
Fits a 16-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 focuses on balancing wet and dry grip rather than prioritising one over the other. Four wide grooves clear water quickly, while a chamfered contact area widens under braking to aid traction. Solid outside blocks aim to keep your handling stable through corners, and an optimised pitch design helps keep road noise down on your daily drive.

Wet grip
88%
EU label A rating; wide 4-channel grooves for rapid drainage
Quiet & comfort
62%
71 dB EU noise; pitch design claimed to reduce noise
Sports handling
75%
Solid outside block maximises rigidity for stability and handling
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday driving — commuting and motorway trips where balanced grip matters
  • Drive in changeable weather and want confident wet braking
  • Want stable cornering and handling without sacrificing wet performance
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Need a dedicated winter tyre for frosty alpine roads

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Discount TyresDiscount Tyres NZ
In stock
$294.00/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $1382.60for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.8281 Google reviews
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    Suze Dyson2 months ago

    Had such a great experience with Discount Tyres Grey Lynn last week! The team were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and efficient from the moment I arrived. They had a new tyre sorted for me the same day, which made a stressful situation so much easier. What really stood out was the extra care, they even put my brand new spare back in the boot, ready to go for next time. It’s those small touches that make a big difference. Highly recommend if you’re after great service and genuinely helpful people!

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    Mark Otten2 months ago

    Have been going here for years. Good guys always mindful of the customer first. Very accomodating with service too if you’re in a jam. Thanks for doing a great job guys! Highly recommended.

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    Tharindu Porage2 years ago

    Three years ago, I chose Discount Tires in Grey Lynn for my tire needs. Just recently, I visited them again for wheel alignment and balancing. As always, they did an outstanding job. Their attention to detail and expertise in ensuring my car’s wheels were perfectly aligned and balanced was impressive. It’s clear that their commitment to quality and customer service is consistent over the years. Highly recommend them for top-notch service and reliable products!

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    Marilyn Murray-York10 months ago

    What Auckland City Toyota- Grey Lynn couldn’t fix in 2 weeks, Discount Tyres Grey Lynn fixed in 90 minutes. After months of going back and forth with Toyota - including a recent process where they had my new RAV4 Adventure for two weeks yet still insisted there was nothing wrong - we went to Discount Tyres Grey Lynn for an independent review, who solved the issue in a single visit. They took the car straight in, went on a proper test drive, and immediately confirmed what we had been feeling all along: the car pulled left more than normal, and you had to hold the steering wheel to the right to keep it straight. Even a Toyota-arranged “independent” test drive at Albany Toyota failed to find the problem because they didn’t test it under the right conditions. Discount Tyres listened with care and attention, investigated thoroughly, and fixed the problem with ease. A simple tyre rotation, rebalance and three test drives later, the guys confirmed the issue was sorted. The car now drives like brand new. No excuses, no delays - just honest, professional service and a vehicle that finally feels safe and right to drive. Nick and Wayne were friendly, efficient, and genuinely cared about diagnosing and solving the problem. I highly recommend Discount Tyres Grey Lynn for their professionalism, goodwill, and integrity. Marilyn and Xaviere

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    Jennie Williams4 months ago

    Wayne gave me the best service. Said he could complete my job in 1.5 hrs, and he did! Great being able to just pop in without an appointment and receive such efficient service. Thanks for helping me get to my lunch date on time !

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About Hankook

South Korea · Founded 1941

Hankook Tire was founded in Seoul in 1941 (originally Chosun Tire Company) and is now the world's seventh-largest tyre manufacturer, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. It is a major global brand supplying original-equipment fitment to numerous carmakers and competing in motorsport (e.g. Formula E), typically positioned as a value-for-performance mid-tier alternative to the premium European/Japanese majors.

Global OE (original equipment) fitment, including for premium automakersMotorsport involvement (Formula E tyre supplier)Broad passenger, performance, and SUV tyre ranges (Ventus, Dynapro, Kinergy lines)
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