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Hankook Ventus Prime3X

Summer touring tyre · 235/55R17

from$348.00/tyre
Premium — everyday summer touring with good wearIn stock at 1 retailerTouring & highway tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Hankook Ventus Prime3X tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means235/55 R17
235 · Width
The tyre is 235 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
55 · Profile
Sidewall height is 55% of the width — a balanced mix of handling and ride comfort.
R17 · Rim
Fits a 17-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Hankook Ventus Prime3X is a summer touring tyre built for everyday road use rather than track days or off-road adventures. It brings solid dry braking and impresses on wear behaviour, meaning it should go the distance for your daily commute. Just be aware it shows slight weaknesses on wet roads, so caution is warranted in heavier rain.

Wet grip
65%
No EU letter given; description cites slight wet-road weaknesses.
Tread life
82%
Description notes very good wear behaviour explicitly.
Sports handling
70%
Touring tyre with good dry braking; no sport claims.
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday driving — commuting, family duties, motorway trips
  • Prioritise dry braking confidence in summer conditions
  • Want a tyre that wears well over the long haul
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Expecting peak wet-weather grip — it shows slight weaknesses in the rain

Which retailer suits you?

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Albany TyresQuality tyres on the North Shore, Auckland. Need new mags for your ute or new tyres for your car or four wheel drive? Albany Tyres, top of the Albany hill.
In stock
$348.00/tyre advertisedFitting & balancing included
$1392.00for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What customers say5.0700 Google reviews
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    Chris Shieff3 weeks ago

    My second five-star review for the team here - this time a puncture was repaired on the spot at a very competitive price. Won't hesitate to keep using Albany Tyres, friendly prompt service. Thank you.

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  • JB
    John Broad2 weeks ago

    What a great experience from the first phone call to the pickup. Very helpful and friendly in selecting suitable tyres for our car at a great price. I recommend the team at Albany Tyres without hesitation.

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  • EG
    Ella Gunnessa month ago

    Fantastic service from a great team who know their stuff and are passionate about their business. I'm absolutely delighted with my full set of tyres. Also very competitively priced. I certainly can highly recommend Albany Tyres, huge thumbs up!!!

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    Sanjay5 months ago

    These guys are almost as fast and professional as a Formula One Pit Crew, with great prices to match. Big ups for transparently displaying your prices on your website, and for your focus on getting unstocked tyres in by midday next day. Called them at 3pm, had new tyres by 1pm today. Amazing service.

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  • JR
    john reuben gazzingan7 months ago

    I had an excellent experience with Albany Tyres. The team provided outstanding service from start to finish — friendly, professional, and efficient. Sam was easy to talk to and provided competitive prices. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend Albany Tyres to anyone looking for reliable service and great value.

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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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