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Kenda Emera A1 Kr41

Ultra-high performance tyre · 205/55R16

from$198.99/tyre
balance — UHP grip & drainage at a mid-tier priceIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Kenda Emera A1 Kr41 tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means205/55 R16
205 · Width
The tyre is 205 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 Kenda Emera A1 KR41 is pitched as an ultra-high performance tyre focused on drainage and grip across all road surfaces. Kenda also promises a confident, comfortable drive. It sits in the middle price tier across the sizes we track, so you're getting UHP styling and claims without premium-brand pricing. Available in sizes from 16 to 20 inches.

Wet grip
68%
Description cites superior drainage; no EU letter, capped at 69
Quiet & comfort
65%
Description claims comfortable drive; no dB rating given
Sports handling
72%
Marketed as UHP with confident driving experience
A good fit if you…
  • Want sharp steering response without paying premium prices
  • Do a mix of dry and wet-road driving
  • Run staggered fitments — sizes go up to 245/35R20
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Expecting long tread-life guarantees — none are stated

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Compare prices at 1 retailer
4.6(1,461)
HyperdriveThe best prices on Tyre's Wheels Roof Racks Car Audio 250 Fitting Locations NZ Wide. - Hyper Drive FIND | DELIVER | INSTALL | GENIUS
In stock
$198.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $986.52for 4 tyres, fitted
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What customers say4.61,461 Google reviews
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    Roevan Dacanaya month ago

    Huge thanks to TK once again from Hyper Drive for always looking after me whenever I need wheels or tires. He’s helped me out a lot with my Evo, and now with the Eclipse as well. He always provides great customer service, is easy to communicate with, and makes the whole process simple and stress-free. I really appreciate how he always sorts me out and takes the time to help properly. Definitely a 10/10 experience every time — highly recommend!

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    Neta Tomokino5 months ago

    Happy new Tyres for our “Larry” Thanks to this amazing team, safety first, knowledge and care received when we walked in to the Penrose store. Acknowledging the awesome Philip M🙌 for getting through my OCD inexperienced questions, he definitely made our experience memorable.Thank you so much Philip! So whānau if it’s that time to give some love to your cars, make this whānau your first stop, a professional team of amazing humans!!

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  • ST
    Santana Taia2 weeks ago

    Had Jay come out and fit and balance a new set of tyres for me. Top bloke, turned up on time, got straight into it, and had everything sorted in no time. Did a great job and the wheels feel spot on. Really easy process from start to finish. Would definitely recommend Hyper Drive, and Jay especially. Cheers Team!

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    Joashantia month ago

    Awesome experience with Hyper Drive Mobile this morning. Steve was super friendly and easy to deal with, and made the whole thing really straightforward. He turned up earlier than expected and had the one new tyre fitted in under 30 minutes. Was also stoked to see he’d polished the tyres and topped up the air in all the others too. I didn’t even realise that was part of the service. Such a nice extra touch. Really good customer service and just an all-round great experience. Thank you!

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    Sally Wallace3 weeks ago

    I used the chatbot as was so confused what battery I needed. Was so helpful and found the right one. Great service, shipping to my work address, which is an added bonus. Great price for the battery, didn’t know I needed a new one till mechanic flattened my battery.

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About Kenda

Taiwan · Founded 1962

Kenda Rubber Industrial Company is a Taiwanese tyre manufacturer founded in 1962, originally producing bicycle tyres before expanding into motorcycle, ATV/UTV, lawn & garden and (from 2001) passenger car radial tyres. With factories across Taiwan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia, Kenda is a well-established mid-range global brand known for its off-road/specialty range and OEM supply relationships.

Bicycle and motorcycle tyre heritageATV/UTV and off-road tyresGlobal manufacturing footprint and OEM supply relationships
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