Segment
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Premium3. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Premium
Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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 It has since been replaced by the newer Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
- 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 As an outgoing model, it’s now superseded by the Ventus Prime 4, which is the better pick if widely available.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?
On pure test placements across all shared tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 holds a slim lead thanks to its excellent AutoBild 2/50 result and a small edge in AutoZeitung. However, if your priority is wet safety — stopping distance and confidence in the rain — the Bridgestone Turanza T001 is the safer bet, as underlined by its ADAC 2/16 finish and highlighted wet braking performance.
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.
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Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Satisfactory2. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Still recommended3. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended
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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: Good | 1- | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 256 | 131 | 133 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 225 | 104 | 121 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 224 | 97 | 127 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 1,5 | 1,6 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 3,3 | 1,8 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 2,2 | ||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 1,7 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 1,9 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,3 | 35,7 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 36,2 | 34,6 | |||||
| Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | 34,4 | 38,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 Rating: - | 2+ | 2- | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,6 | 27 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,6 | 27,9 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 36,6 | 28,7 | |||||
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