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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 – R20
VS
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.6
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 57% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A rating. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
22
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.9
6.0
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
206
117

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 22 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
93%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
93%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
92%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
99%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
63%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%

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