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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 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

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 Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4.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 It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+.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
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
22
20
14
23
31
3
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#2
#1
#2
Average position
4.9
3.5
5.6
6.6
9.5
3.3
Latest test
2022
2022
2023
2025
2024
2026
Available sizes
161
384
47
194
64
40

Wet

Wet
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Nokian WetProof
72%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Nokian WetProof
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Wet side guide
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Nokian WetProof
89%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
65%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
80%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
71%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Nokian WetProof
63%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Dry performance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Nokian WetProof
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Offroad

Offroad
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Mud traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Sand traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
66%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
69%
Handling on gravel
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Grass traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Gravel traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Nokian WetProof
69%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
53%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Nokian WetProof
60%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
64%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Nokian WetProof
61%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
55%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
63%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
53%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Nokian WetProof
46%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%

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