Hankook 235/45 R18 98W Ventus Prime 3 K125 2024

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 235/45R18 98W XL is a summer passenger-car tyre developed for a balanced combination of wet-road grip, dry-road stability, responsive handling, and everyday driving comfort. This XL specification uses a 235 mm section width, 45-series profile, 18-inch rim diameter, 98 load index, and W speed rating. It supports up to 750 kg per tyre and is rated for speeds up to 270 km/h. The exact specification is produced in South Korea.

About Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 235/45R18 98W XL

Wet-Road Performance

The Ventus Prime3 K125 uses four wide longitudinal grooves to help evacuate water from the contact patch efficiently. Hankook's groove design is intended to maintain wet-road stability and reduce the risk of water accumulation during summer driving.

Wet Braking

Groove chamfer technology helps increase the effective contact area during braking. The exact 235/45R18 XL 98W specification carries an A wet-grip rating, indicating a high level of wet-road braking performance within the applicable tyre-label classification.

Dry-Road Handling

The optimised profile and reinforced outer tread blocks are designed to maintain tread stiffness during acceleration, cornering, and directional changes. This supports precise steering response and stable handling on dry roads.

Ride Comfort and Noise

The Ventus Prime3 K125 incorporates an optimised tread pitch design to help control pattern-related road noise. The exact 235/45R18 98W XL specification has an external rolling noise rating of 72 dB.

Rolling Resistance

The exact specification carries a C fuel-efficiency rating. This represents a balanced rolling-resistance classification for a summer performance-oriented passenger-car tyre.

Summer Road Use

The Ventus Prime3 K125 is designed as a summer tyre for normal road use in warm and moderate conditions. The exact 98W XL specification is not marked M+S or 3PMSF and should therefore not be considered a dedicated winter or severe-snow tyre.

Load Capacity

The 98 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 750 kg per tyre under the specified operating conditions. The XL construction provides the Extra Load designation for vehicles requiring this higher load-capacity specification.

W Speed Rating

The W speed symbol indicates a maximum rated speed of 270 km/h. Actual driving speed should always remain within the vehicle manufacturer's specified limits and applicable road regulations.

Vehicle Compatibility

The 235/45R18 98W XL size is used on various passenger cars requiring an Extra Load tyre. Vehicle compatibility should always be confirmed against the manufacturer's approved tyre size, load index, speed rating, and OE requirements before fitting.