Hankook Upper mid-range K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X
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How the Ventus Prime 3 K125 evaluated
Wet 79 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 89 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 44 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 83 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
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Where Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X stands among comparable tyres
Compared with 34 tyres — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 32 757 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 42 635 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.9 36 028 Ft 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.8 47 769 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV 8.7 45 620 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 27 102 Ft 
Falken AZENIS FK520 8.3 33 350 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.2 20 829 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.2 36 818 Ft 
Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.2 29 542 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.1 22 605 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.1 37 313 Ft Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X 8.0 22 779 Ft This tyre 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 25 875 Ft 
Falken AZENIS FK510A AO 7.9 41 864 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.8 28 717 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.8 22 636 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 7.7 29 414 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.6 29 430 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.6 22 498 Ft 
Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.5 43 851 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.4 43 283 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 25 041 Ft 
Kumho HS51 7.2 34 492 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION VERDE 7.2 45 502 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 7.2 23 580 Ft 
Nokian Tyres Wetproof SUV 7.2 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 28 516 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 7.0 39 823 Ft 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 6.8 21 899 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P1 6.8 48 148 Ft 
Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ 6.7 25 594 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.5 18 593 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 5.0 25 939 Ft Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 25 939 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 32 757 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.1 32 757 Ft
- 2. 9.0 42 635 Ft
- 3. 8.9 36 028 Ft
- 4. 8.8 47 769 Ft
- 5. 8.7 45 620 Ft
- 6. 8.6 27 102 Ft
- 7. 8.3 33 350 Ft
- 8. 8.2 20 829 Ft
- 8. 8.2 36 818 Ft
- 8. 8.2 29 542 Ft
- 11. 8.1 22 605 Ft
- 11. 8.1 37 313 Ft
- 13. 8.0 22 779 Ft
- 14. 7.9 25 875 Ft
- 14. 7.9 41 864 Ft
- 16. 7.8 28 717 Ft
- 16. 7.8 22 636 Ft
- 18. 7.7 29 414 Ft
- 19. 7.6 29 430 Ft
- 19. 7.6 22 498 Ft
- 21. 7.5 43 851 Ft
- 22. 7.4 43 283 Ft
- 23. 7.3 25 041 Ft
- 24. 7.2 34 492 Ft
- 24. 7.2 45 502 Ft
- 24. 7.2 23 580 Ft
- 24. 7.2
- 28. 7.0 28 516 Ft
- 28. 7.0 39 823 Ft
- 30. 6.8 21 899 Ft
- 30. 6.8 48 148 Ft
- 32. 6.7 25 594 Ft
- 33. 6.5 18 593 Ft
- 34. 5.0 25 939 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 195/65 R15 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
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What owners say
Very comfortable, silent and safe tyre.It's a good option for those who have a quite ride.
Good budget tire, but very poor wet traction, even with a 90hp car.
Great summer tires:
- Amazing quality/price ratio when bought in 2021
- Excellent on dry roads: good lateral grip, short braking distance
- Good comfort/handling balance: good steering feedback, predictable handling, handle well rough roads as well as highways
- Decent lifespan : 32'000km
- Average good on wet roads: good lateral grip when new, hydroplaning can happen below 3mm of tread, poor grip on cold wet roads around 3-5°C, when you'd normally switch to winter tires
- Quiet when new and got a little noisy after a year and 6'000km
- Cope decently well with the heat, they can do 15~20km on a race track before handling gets sloppy. Handling when hot is still safe and gets back to normal once cooled down. There's no way to overheat them on open roads.
If you say that it is sufficient for average use, I am neither calm nor aggressive, I have a use that is exactly in the middle, this tire will impress you. I have used it for 2 years and 8 months and 33,000 km and the cracks on the sidewalls have occurred excessively. The service life is short. The excellent dry ground braking performance that was in the beginning drops to average. After the tire wears a little, the road holding is ideal and there is no visible loss of grip after wear. Would I recommend it? Yes, I actually do. But for those who do not care about the life of the tire and say that quick wear and cracking on the sidewalls is not a problem and I constantly buy new tires, I recommend it. However, it is not suitable for those who want the tire to provide full performance and durability for a long time, because the performance and service life of the tire wears out quickly in a short time.
Great bang for a buck, these affordable tires are very good on dry roads, and acceptable on wet roads. Noise is acceptable.