Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7

When it comes to summer tyres, both the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 stand out, each boasting an excellent overall rating of 75%. Manufactured by Hankook and Pirelli respectively in Hungary and Italy/Romania, these tyres offer superior performance in different testing areas.

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is the initial equipment for Citroën C3 Aircross. However, it has since been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4. It shines in tests for wet circle cornering and dry braking, which are some crucial areas for overall road safety. Its positions ranged from a 5th to 7th place over multiple tests, demonstrating its consistently high performance.

The Pirelli Cinturato P7, on the other hand, stands out for safety. With excellent dry braking, noise reduction, interior noise reduction, longitudinal aquaplaning, as well as dry driving behaviour, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 offers optimal performance in a broader range of testing features, notably securing the 4th position in ADAC's test.

In mutual testing positions, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ranked 6th in Teknikens and AutoMotorSport's tests while securing the 7th spot in the ACE testing. For the Pirelli Cinturato P7, it landed at the 5th place in Teknikens and AutoMotorSport's tests but, unfortunately, came last in ACE's test.

In summary, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 excels in wet and dry braking situations, whereas the Pirelli Cinturato P7 impresses with its interior and exterior noise reduction, dry handling, safety, and aquaplaning characteristics. While both tyres show strengths in various domains, potential buyers will need to consider their specific driving needs and priorities to make their choice.