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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2021 205/55 R16 View
Teknikens Teknikens
Summer
2020 225/50 R17 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Summer
2020 235/55 R17 View
ACE ACE
Summer
2019 205/55 R16 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Summer
2019 215/55 R17 View

This text provides a comparison of two summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Michelin Primacy 4. Both tyres have been tested by various organizations, and in this review, we will highlight their strengths and weaknesses based on their test results.


Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre produced in Hungary and is often used as first equipment forCitroën C3 Aircross. Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4. It has an overall rating of 88% on our website. In various tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 received high marks for its dry braking, wet circle cornering, and dry handling capabilities. However, its wet braking performance was not as good. In terms of positions in the tests, the tyre ranks within the top 10 and is often placed fifth or sixth. You can find more information about this tyre at Hankook's website.


Michelin Primacy 4 is a touring summer tyre manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland. It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+. This tyre has an overall rating of 90% on our website. Being a Michelin tyre, the Primacy 4 has excellent dry braking, mileage, interior noise, and wet handling capabilities. It also performs better in tests, taking first place in multiple tests across different organizations. Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is a highly-rated touring summer tyre. For more information, visit Michelin's website.


In summary, both tyres perform well in dry conditions, with the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 performing at its best in dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering. The Michelin Primacy 4, however, performs exceptionally well in wet conditions, boasting a better overall performance in tests than the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. Thus, if you're looking for a tyre with good wet handling capabilities, the Michelin Primacy 4 may be the better choice over the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. On the other hand, if you care more about dry performance and tight cornering, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a good choice.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Best: Nokian Hakka Blue 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
64%
Best in category: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (94.5%)
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (96.0%)
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Best in category: Star Performer UHP-3 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac Satin (92.5%)
Economy
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
62%
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Best in category: GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (100.0%)

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