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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Michelin Primacy 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (52%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
22
20
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
3.5
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
206
367

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
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%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
64%
Dry Performance
Confidence
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%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
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%
Economy
Confidence
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%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View

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