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Comparison: King Meiler Sport 1 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (King) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than King (37%). The first tyre test of King Meiler Sport 1 was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Meiler Sport 1 and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested.

Test Profile

King
Meiler Sport 1
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Number of tests
2
22
Best position
#15
#1
Average position
25.5
4.9
Latest test
2023
2022
Available sizes
206

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
King Meiler Sport 1
53%
King
Meiler Sport 1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Wet Braking
King Meiler Sport 1
50%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Wet Handling
King Meiler Sport 1
23%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
49%
Wet Circle Cornering
King Meiler Sport 1
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
King Meiler Sport 1
66%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
King Meiler Sport 1
56%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
60%
Dry Performance
Confidence
King Meiler Sport 1
74%
King
Meiler Sport 1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Dry Braking
King Meiler Sport 1
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
King Meiler Sport 1
59%
King
Meiler Sport 1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Noise Exterior
King Meiler Sport 1
58%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Noise Interior
King Meiler Sport 1
59%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Economy
Confidence
King Meiler Sport 1
73%
King
Meiler Sport 1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Fuel Efficiency
King Meiler Sport 1
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Mileage
King Meiler Sport 1
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
61%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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