Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Kumho Ecsta HS51, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Ecsta HS51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has A wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary and Ecsta HS51 is made in China.