Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 - Test Results

Test Statistics

29

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

14th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 29 summer tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 consistently excels in braking and dry-road performance, frequently topping dry and wet braking and often ranking near the front in dry handling. Multiple test wins and shootout podiums underscore its peak capability, especially in mainstream 15-17-inch sizes. However, results fluctuate with size and test context; several mid-pack or lower finishes reveal variability in wet handling balance, aquaplaning resistance, rolling resistance, and wear/value. Overall, it's a strong all-rounder with standout stopping power, but not the class leader for efficiency or wet stability at the limit.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong
• 1st place dry braking and 1st dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (Test 2)
• 1st place dry braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung 225/50 R17 (Test 8)
• 1st place dry braking and dry handling in 2018 Auto Bild 195/65 R15 (Test 17)
• 1st place dry braking and dry handling in 2017 Mid Range 205/55 R16 (Test 22)
Wet Braking Strong
• 1st place wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (Test 2)
• 1st place wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 53-tyre braking test (Test 4)
• Top-3 wet braking in 2019 Swedish 205/55 R16 (3rd, Test 11)
Overall Awards and Competitiveness Strong
• Test winner 2016 AutoBild full test 205/55 R16 (1/15, Test 28)
• Shootout podiums: 2/50 in 2016 braking overview (Test 29), 2/43 in 2017 shootout (Test 27), 1/47 in 2018 overview (Test 18)
Noise/Comfort (NVH) Moderate
• 2nd place noise in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (Test 2)
• Top-3 noise in 2020 Auto Zeitung 225/50 R17 (3rd, Test 8)
• 1st place noise in 2018 AZ 225/45 R17 (Test 20)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear and Value Strong
• 19/20 wear and 18/20 value in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (Test 2) with note: 'performed badly in the wear test'
• Mid-pack to below wear in ADAC: 10/15 wear in 2021 (Test 3); 6/12 wear in 2020 SUV (Test 10)
Wet Handling Balance and Aquaplaning Moderate
• Wet handling mid-pack or lower: 5/20 in 2021 Auto Bild (Test 2), 9/10 in 2020 Teknikens (Test 7), 9/9 in 2018 AZ (Test 20)
• Straight aquaplaning often middling: 10/20 in 2021 Auto Bild (Test 2), 16/20 in 2018 Auto Bild (Test 17), 11/11 in 2019 AMS SUV (Test 13)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
• 9/20 rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild (Test 2, +19.5% from best)
• 12/20 rolling resistance in 2018 Auto Bild (Test 17, +25.3% from best)
• 9/10 rolling resistance in 2020 Teknikens (Test 7), 5/10-6/20 mid-pack elsewhere (Tests 6, 8)
Result Variability by Size/Test Moderate
• Low finishes: 11/12 in 2020 Tyre Reviews 205/55 R16 (Test 5), 8/9 in 2020 ACE Mid Range 215/55 R17 (Test 9), 14/16 in 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 (Test 26)
• Context notes of unusual/early OE spec affecting wet performance (2017 AZ, Test 25)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Overall, the Hankook ventus Prime 3 K125 does not get more than a satisfactory rating. Although it can still achieve a good result in the dry thanks to its braking distance, it shows slight weaknes...