Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

In the world of summer tyres, two models that have found a strong following are the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue and Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. Made by Pirelli and Hankook respectively, these tyres were subjected to rigorous testing in various categories and conditions.

Starting with the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue, it stands out for its dry steering response, comfort, and rolling resistance. This tyre occupies the 4th position in the Autozeitung test (from a selection of 10), and leads the pack in the Autobild test, besting 49 other contenders. However, it falls a bit short in the ADAC test, where it came in 9th place out of 16.

Moving on to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, it has been particularly lauded for its dry braking. In the Autobild test, it came close on the heels of the Pirelli model, achieving the 2nd position. It also outdid several competitors in the Autozeitung test by securing the 6th position, and even more commendably, it landed a spot in the top third of the ADAC test, featuring at number 5.

Overall, each tyre has its strengths and weaknesses.

While the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue takes the lead in dry steering responsiveness and comfort, it doesn't fare as well in terms of overall test rankings compared to the Hankook model. On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 showcases strong performance in dry braking and has better average position across all mutually conducted tests.

The Hankook model, which has a rating of 75% according to our standards, was also originally used as the first equipment on the Citroën C3 Aircross. However, it's important to note that this tyre has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

In conclusion, based on the test results, the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue shines with its dry handling performance and comfort, while the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 performs well in dry braking and has an overall better ranking in most tests.