Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 74 · 123 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ leads, 79–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 82 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 34 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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83
Dry
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +479Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 86 81 Reviews found online 77 75 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
79
Wet
Primacy 4+ +180Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 82 80 Reviews found online 75 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
74
Comfort
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +173Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 77 72 Reviews found online 70 74 -
76
Noise
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +472Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 82 75 -
65
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +1984Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 91 Reviews found online 69 73 -
74
Handling
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +272Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 74 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 79 |
| Dry | 83 | 79 |
| Wet | 79 | 80 |
| Comfort | 74 | 73 |
| Noise | 76 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 84 |
| Handling | 74 | 72 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Ventus Prime 3 K125
79
/ 100
Primacy 4+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 84% #9/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 88% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −4.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 59% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −33.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 62% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −5.1 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 58% #11/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −33.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/50 · 2016 Market Overview - Braking Test | 25% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +25.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 87% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 67% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −20.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | 93% #6/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus Prime 3 K125
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and braking performance
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Comfortable ride quality with effective vibration absorption
Cons
- Increased risk of hydroplaning as tread depth decreases
- Accelerated tread wear on heavier vehicles or under high-torque conditions
- Noise levels can increase noticeably after several thousand miles
Tire B Primacy 4+
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong longevity and tread life
Cons
- High price point compared to competitors
- Reported road noise issues on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Some users report reduced fuel efficiency compared to dedicated eco-tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
79
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if dry and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 84 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 83 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 76 vs 72 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.