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Prinx Hirace Hz1

Ultra-high-performance summer tyre · 225/40R18

from$187.99/tyre
Budget — UHP summer for middle and premium carsIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Prinx Hirace Hz1 tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means225/40 R18
225 · Width
The tyre is 225 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
40 · Profile
Sidewall height is 40% of the width — a low profile, giving sharper steering response.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Prinx Hirace HZ1 sits in the budget price tier but targets middle and premium-class cars with an asymmetric tread pattern designed for ultra-high-performance summer use. It's built for high-speed highway driving on both dry and wet surfaces. Available in a limited 225/40R18 size range, it's aimed at drivers wanting UHP styling and stated road control without the premium-brand price tag.

Wet grip
70%
Claims wet highway control; no EU letter given, mid-range estimate
Sports handling
75%
Marketed as UHP with high-speed highway control; no test data
A good fit if you…
  • Drive a mid-range or premium hatch or sedan on the open road
  • Want UHP summer performance at a budget-friendly price point
  • Do regular highway driving where high-speed stability matters
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Need cold-weather or winter grip — this is a summer-only design
  • Want proven wet-weather credentials backed by EU ratings or test data

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HyperdriveThe best prices on Tyre's Wheels Roof Racks Car Audio 250 Fitting Locations NZ Wide. - Hyper Drive FIND | DELIVER | INSTALL | GENIUS
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$187.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $942.52for 4 tyres, fitted
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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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    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 Prinx

China · Founded 2014

Prinx is a tyre brand of Prinx Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co., a manufacturer tracing back to Chengshan Group (founded 1976), with the Prinx name introduced around 2014 and expanded globally from 2020, including a purpose-built plant in Thailand. It is positioned as a mid-tier line offering OEM-level engineering without premium pricing, covering consumer and commercial tyres.

mid-tier passenger and commercial tyresThailand manufacturing plantGerman-supported engineering/technology centre
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