Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Semperit Speed-Life 3 are both high-performing summer tyres with distinctive advantages. Manufactured by Hankook and Semperit respectively, these tyres showcase remarkable features, which can be best appreciated when juxtaposed in a direct comparison.

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is manufactured in Hungary and comes originally equipped on the Citroën C3 Aircross. It is a highly rated tyre by our evaluations, scoring an impressive 77%. However, please note, this model has been replaced by a newer model: the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

Meanwhile, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 is succeeding the Semperit Speed-Life. Compared to the Hankook model, it scores marginally lower in our ratings at 66%. As of this comparison, it has yet to be replaced by a newer model.

On analysing data from various tyre tests, we notice some striking differences between these tyres. In ADAC's test, out of 15 tyres, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 outperformed the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 by securing the 2nd position, against the Hankook's 7th position. The speed-Life 3 showcased excellence particularly in exterior noise reduction and wet braking, as opposed to the Prime3 K125 which shone in wet circle cornering.

The story changed in Autobild's testing where Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 took the top spot, surpassing 53 other tyres. It was particularly praised for its dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking abilities. The Semperit Speed-Life 3, on the other hand, landed in the 12th place, showing its strength once again in wet braking.

To summarize, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 tends to offer better overall performance, as evidenced by its higher ratings and impressive testing results, especially in dry conditions. However, if you value quiet operation and superior wet braking, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 might be a potentially better choice. You'd also want to note that Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has been succeeded by a newer model, which also could be worth considering.