Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T001

Summer touring tyre comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001. Both target everyday drivers who value comfort and safety, backed by major European tyre tests. Manufacturers: Hankook and Bridgestone.

Model background: The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a HU-made summer tyre, known as original equipment on the Citroën C3 Aircross. Our overall rating stands at 52%. It has since been replaced by the newer Hankook Ventus Prime 4. The Bridgestone Turanza T001 is an earlier-generation touring tyre from Bridgestone; no aggregate site rating is assigned here, but it remains well-documented in independent tests.

How they ranked in independent tests

• AutoBild (50 tyres): Hankook K125 finished 2nd/50, Bridgestone T001 8th/50 — advantage Hankook on this very large field.


• AutoZeitung (10 tyres): Hankook K125 6th/10, Bridgestone T001 7th/10 — narrow edge to Hankook.


• ADAC (16 tyres): Bridgestone T001 surged to 2nd/16 and was singled out for excellent wet braking, while Hankook K125 placed 14th/16 — clear advantage Bridgestone in this safety-weighted test.

Overall test picture: The head-to-head is tight. Hankook wins two of the three mutual comparisons (AutoBild and AutoZeitung), often scoring strongly across broad performance criteria. However, Bridgestone’s standout ADAC result — particularly its class-leading wet braking callout — tilts the safety narrative in its favor. If you prioritize big-sample rankings and value, the K125 impresses; if you prioritize wet-safety excellence and balanced touring manners, the T001’s ADAC podium is compelling.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strengths: Consistently competitive in large comparison groups (2/50 in AutoBild). Balanced performance suitable for everyday touring, with proven OE fitment credibility. Offers strong value for money in its class.


• Weaknesses: Underwhelming in the ADAC evaluation (14/16), suggesting room for improvement in wet-biased safety disciplines. As an outgoing model, it’s now superseded by the Ventus Prime 4, which is the better pick if widely available.

Bridgestone Turanza T001

• Strengths: Outstanding wet braking noted by ADAC and a 2nd/16 overall finish there point to strong safety and control in the rain. Solid mid-top pack placements in other magazines (8/50 in AutoBild) reinforce its well-rounded touring character.


• Weaknesses: Marginally trails the Hankook in two of the three direct comparisons (AutoBild, AutoZeitung). As an older pattern, efficiency, comfort, and dry precision may be eclipsed by newer-generation designs.

Verdict: which tyre is better overall?

Buying tip: If you like the K125’s profile, consider its successor, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, for updated technology. For Bridgestone fans seeking a proven rain performer, the T001 remains a solid touring option.