78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
12 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
123 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV — Compared (September 2026)
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.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is stronger on dry and comfort. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV is stronger on noise and treadwear.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Ventus Prime 3 K125 leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 31 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 85 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 96% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes CF2 SUV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 78 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 85% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 94% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus Prime 3 K125 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | 40 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Proxes CF2 SUV leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes CF2 SUV leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 79 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 79 |
| Dry | 88 | 52 |
| Wet | 83 | 85 |
| Comfort | 68 | 61 |
| Noise | 65 | 100 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 85 |
| Handling | 79 | 79 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #4/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 92% #8/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 98% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 92% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | -0.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #2/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 100% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | -4.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 9% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | -1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 70% #5/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 67% #5/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 67% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +33 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 86% #5/12 · 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test | 33% #6/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | +52.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 85% #11/12 · 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test | 100% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | -15.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +5.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and braking performance
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Comfortable ride quality with effective vibration absorption
- Predictable and stable handling for touring applications
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
- Sidewall durability concerns, including reports of cracking
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles (e.g., MPVs like the Sharan or SUVs) report significantly faster tread wear and reduced longevity.
- Drivers noted that the tire performs best as a comfort-oriented touring tire, with some users finding it less responsive or 'dull' on smaller 16-inch rim sizes compared to 17-inch variants.
- Performance is highly sensitive to tread depth; wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance drop off noticeably once the tire reaches the 3-4mm wear mark.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | B · Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Hankook
79
/ 100
Toyo
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is stronger on dry and comfort. Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV is stronger on noise and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 88 vs 52 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV scores 100 vs 65 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 68 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Tire B · Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV
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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) 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.