Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 89 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 80 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 65 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 80 |
| Source | Ventus Prime 2 | Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 79 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | – |
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 80 |
| Dry | 79 | 88 |
| Wet | 73 | 83 |
| Comfort | 72 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 80 |
| Handling | 71 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Ventus Prime2 is a polarizing tire that serves as a common original equipment (OE) fitment across various European and Asian vehicles. While many users praise its dry-weather handling, quiet ride, and value-oriented price point, a significant segment of owners reports premature tread wear and concerning sidewall degradation, such as cracking or 'perishing,' within a few years of use.
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in dry conditions and offers a comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting. While it is frequently praised for its competitive pricing and balanced performance, some users report inconsistent wet-weather confidence and accelerated tread wear when subjected to heavier vehicle loads or aggressive driving styles.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 2 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
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Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 2 if comfort matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 80 vs 67 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 83 vs 73 on wet.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 88 vs 79 on dry.
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 79 vs 71 on handling.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
