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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Nokian WetProof vs. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

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 Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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 It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+.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

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian
WetProof
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
22
20
14
23
31
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
4.9
3.5
5.6
6.6
9.5
Latest test
2022
2022
2023
2025
2024
Available sizes
161
384
47
194
64

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
70%
Nokian
WetProof
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Nokian WetProof
71%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
67%
Nokian WetProof
75%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
51%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Nokian WetProof
66%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
69%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Nokian WetProof
69%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
76%
Nokian
WetProof
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Nokian WetProof
76%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Nokian WetProof
75%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
73%
Nokian
WetProof
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
72%
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Maxxis Premitra HP5
72%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Nokian WetProof
64%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Economy
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
59%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
55%
Nokian
WetProof
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
62%
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Nokian WetProof
71%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
55%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
46%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
38%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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