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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

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# Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
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Bridgestone Turanza T001
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Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
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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 It has since been replaced by the newer Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

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Mutual tests

Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test1-1-1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
Rating: Exemplary		2+2+2
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Rating: Good		1- 22-
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
Rating: Exemplary		2+2+1-
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Rating: Good		2+22-
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Autozeitung
Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2017 215/55 R17
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test256131133
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125225104121
Bridgestone Turanza T00122497127
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ADAC
ADAC Summer tyre test 2017 195/65 R15
Name WetDryWearComfortFuel consumption
Best values in test1,91,50,51,51,6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
Rating: Good		3,31,82,53,02,2
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Rating: Good		2,11,71,92,51,9
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,134,6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K12534,335,7
Bridgestone Turanza T00136,234,6
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT234,438,3
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 335,237,5
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test2+1-1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
Rating: Exemplary		2+ 1- 1-
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Rating: -		2+ 2-3+
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Autobild
Autobild Summer tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,627
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K12534,6 27,9
Bridgestone Turanza T00136,628,7
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