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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

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 Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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 It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+.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
68%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
78%
Nokian
WetProof
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Nokian WetProof
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
50%
Michelin Primacy 4
70%
Nokian WetProof
70%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
62%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Nokian WetProof
72%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Best in category: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 (94.5%)
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
84%
Nokian
WetProof
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Nokian WetProof
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (96.0%)
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk (92.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Nokian WetProof
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
56%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Nokian WetProof
67%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
69%
Nokian
WetProof
Bridgestone Turanza T005
68%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
70%
Best: Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV (100.0%)
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato P7 (100.0%)
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Nokian WetProof
64%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
56%
Best in category: Giti Premium H1 (89.0%)
Economy
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
58%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
53%
Nokian
WetProof
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Nokian WetProof
68%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
46%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
38%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
61%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (94.0%)

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