Hankook 225/55 R18 98V Ventus Prime 3 K125 2024

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 225/55R18 98V is a summer passenger-car tyre designed to provide a balanced combination of wet-road safety, dry-road handling, driving comfort, and everyday performance. With a 225 mm section width, 55-series profile, 18-inch rim diameter, 98 load index, and V speed rating, this tyre supports loads of up to 750 kg per tyre and speeds of up to 240 km/h. The 2024 production version is manufactured in South Korea.

About Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 225/55R18 98V

Wet-Road Performance

The Ventus Prime3 K125 uses four wide longitudinal grooves to help evacuate water quickly from the contact area. Hankook's groove design is intended to improve wet-road stability and reduce the risk of water accumulation between the tyre and road surface.

Wet Braking

The tyre features groove chamfer technology that helps increase the effective contact area during braking. The 2024 specification is rated B for wet grip, providing a balanced level of wet-road braking performance for everyday summer driving.

Dry-Road Handling

An optimised profile and rigid outside tread blocks support steering response and stability on dry roads. The solid outer block design helps maintain tread stiffness during cornering and directional changes.

Ride Comfort and Noise

Hankook incorporates an optimised pitch sequence, referred to as Noise Care Pitch, to reduce pattern-related road noise. The exact 225/55R18 specification is rated at 71 dB for external rolling noise, with noise class B.

Rolling Resistance

The exact 225/55R18 specification carries a B fuel-efficiency rating in Hankook's regional specification data. This indicates a balanced approach to rolling resistance while maintaining the tyre's wet and dry performance characteristics.

Summer Road Use

The Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre intended for normal road use in warm and moderate weather conditions. It is not marked M+S or 3PMSF, so it should not be treated as a dedicated winter or severe-snow tyre.

Load Capacity

The 98 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 750 kg per tyre when operated within the manufacturer's specified conditions. This makes the tyre suitable for passenger cars and selected vehicles requiring this 225/55R18 98V specification.

V Speed Rating

The V speed symbol indicates a maximum rated speed of 240 km/h. Drivers should always follow the vehicle manufacturer's tyre-size, load and speed requirements rather than exceeding the vehicle or tyre limitations.

Vehicle Compatibility

The 225/55R18 size is used on a range of passenger cars and crossover vehicles. Compatibility should be confirmed against the vehicle manufacturer's approved tyre size, load index and speed rating before installation.