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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (2026)

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
VS
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 – R20
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nexen (65%). But when it comes to comparing Nexen N blue HD Plus and Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the N blue HD Plus and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Number of tests
10
22
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
4.9
Latest test
2021
2022
Available sizes
440
206

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Wet Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Wet Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Dry Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
Dry Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Dry Lane Change
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
56%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Noise Exterior
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Noise Interior
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
55%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
46%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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