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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. King Meiler Sport 1 (2026)

Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 – R20
VS
King Meiler Sport 1Budget
KingKing

Meiler Sport 1

2.1
R13
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (King). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than King (37%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the King Meiler Sport 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Meiler Sport 1 were tested. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
King
Meiler Sport 1
Number of tests
22
2
Best position
#1
#15
Average position
4.9
25.5
Latest test
2022
2023
Available sizes
206
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These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 13 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
King Meiler Sport 1
82%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
King Meiler Sport 1
80%
Safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
King Meiler Sport 1
78%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
King Meiler Sport 1
88%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
King Meiler Sport 1
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
88%
King Meiler Sport 1
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
King Meiler Sport 1
87%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
King Meiler Sport 1
72%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
King Meiler Sport 1
88%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
King Meiler Sport 1
55%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
King Meiler Sport 1
83%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
King Meiler Sport 1
85%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
King Meiler Sport 1
80%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
King Meiler Sport 1
94%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
King Meiler Sport 1
97%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
King Meiler Sport 1
91%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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