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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin e.Primacy (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
22
4
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
4.9
12.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
206
176

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
96%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
84%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
98%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Michelin e.Primacy
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
60%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Wet side guide
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin e.Primacy
97%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
84%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

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