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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4

Comparing the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Continental PremiumContact 6, we can discern clear differences between both tyres. The K125 has an overall rating of 72%, and it excels in wet cornering and gravel traction. Conversely, the PremiumContact 6 has an overall rating of 87%, standing out for its high performance in wet braking and handling.


The Hankook K125, which was initially equipped on the Citroën C3 Aircross, was manufactured in Hungary. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 subsequently replaced this tyre. Notably, this Hankook tyre often secured mid to high positions in most tests.


Notably, in ADAC's tyre test of 15 tyres, the Hankook K125 ranked 7th and was praised for its wet circle cornering capabilities. The tyre also showed impressive performance in Autobild's test, positioned 2nd out of 52 tyres. Here, handling in both dry and wet conditions, as well as braking, stood out as strengths. Additionally, Hankook K125's gravel and sand traction have been favourably highlighted.


On the other hand, Continental, a leading tyre manufacturer, produces the PremiumContact 6 in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The PremiumContact 7 replaced this tyre model recently.


This Continental tyre consistently secured top positions in various tests, ranking 1st in both ADAC and Autobild tests. Its performance in wet conditions, notably in braking and handling, is repeatedly praised across different evaluations. Moreover, it ranked relatively high in the Teknikens, Autozeitung, and ACE tests, positioning 4th, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.


Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outperforms the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 in overall rating and test rankings. The PremiumContact 6 shows excellent performance in both dry and wet conditions, which is a key consideration when choosing tyres. Do note that these tyres have been replaced by newer models.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Best: Nokian Hakka Blue 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
50%
Michelin Primacy 4
63%
Best: Maxxis Premitra HP5 (98.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac Satin (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (92.0%)
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Best: Giti Premium H1 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Best in category: Giti Premium H1 (94.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Continental PremiumContact 6
72%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac Satin (92.5%)
Economy
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
62%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
65%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
46%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Best in category: GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (100.0%)

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