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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

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 Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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 It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+.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 3 tests

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
64%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
58%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac Satin (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Best: Giti Premium H1 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac Satin (92.5%)
Economy
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
69%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
41%
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
62%
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
62%
Best in category: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (100.0%)

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