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Linglong Sport Master

Summer ultra-high-performance tyre · 235/55R18

from$186.99/tyre
Budget — UHP grip without the premium stickerIn stock at 1 retailerPerformance tyres →Prices checked 27 Aug 2026
Linglong Sport Master tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means235/55 R18
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.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Linglong Sport Master sits in the budget price bracket and targets drivers wanting ultra-high-performance summer tyres without paying premium rates. The maker highlights an advanced tread design aimed at shorter braking distances and responsive handling, alongside a quiet, smooth ride. Available sizes span 15 to 20 inches, covering common sporty hatch and sedan fitments for NZ roads.

Wet grip
68%
Claims exceptional wet braking; no EU letter given
Quiet & comfort
65%
Described as smooth and quiet; no dB rating given
Sports handling
70%
Marketed as UHP with responsive handling claims
A good fit if you…
  • Want summer UHP performance on a tight budget
  • Drive a sporty hatch or sedan in 15–20 inch sizes
  • Prioritise short braking distances in dry and wet
  • Want a quieter ride without paying for premium brands
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Need cold-weather or winter capability — this is a summer-only tyre
  • Expect proven long tread life — no durability claims are made

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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
$186.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $938.52for 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
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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 Linglong

China · Founded 1975

Linglong Tire is a major Chinese tyre manufacturer headquartered in Zhaoyuan, Shandong, tracing its roots to a 1975 state tyre-repair plant and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 2016. As one of the larger global tyre makers it supplies OE tyres to international automakers and produces passenger car, light truck, heavy truck/bus and off-the-road tyres, generally positioned as a step above entry-level budget Chinese brands.

large-scale Chinese tyre manufacturingOE supply relationshipspassenger, truck/bus and OTR tyre rangesmotorsport sponsorships
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