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Nankang N605

235/55R17 · compared across 1 retailer

from$374.99/tyre
The higher-priced tyres we found in this size.In stock at 1 retailerPrices checked 27 Aug 2026
Nankang N605 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 Nankang N605 focuses on steady handling and a longer lifespan through an optimised contact patch that helps prevent irregular wear. Four wide grooves aim to improve drainage and wet-road manoeuvrability, while a five-pitch tread pattern — arranged via computer simulation — is designed to reduce tyre noise. Available in 215/65R16 and sits in the mid-price tier.

Wet grip
60%
Four wide grooves for drainage; no EU grip letter given.
Quiet & comfort
62%
5-pitch design reduces noise; no dB rating provided.
Tread life
65%
Contact patch enhances lifespan and prevents irregular wear.
Sports handling
60%
Center rib design enhances steady, touring-style handling.
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday commuting and motorway driving
  • Want even wear and a longer-lasting tyre
  • Prioritise a quiet, comfortable ride
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Expect high-performance or sporty cornering grip

Which retailer suits you?

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
$374.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $1690.52for 4 tyres, fitted
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
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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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  • J
    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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  • SW
    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 Nankang

Taiwan · Founded 1940

Nankang Rubber Tire Corp is a Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1940 and headquartered in Taipei, with plants in Taiwan and China. It produces a wide range of passenger, performance, SUV and motorsport tyres and is generally regarded as a budget-to-entry-level brand, though it also makes dedicated racing tyres (e.g. AR-1).

Wide passenger/SUV/performance tyre rangeMotorsport and drift tyres (AR-1)Budget/entry-level positioningTaiwanese manufacturing with China expansion
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