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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Michelin Primacy 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
22
20
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
3.5
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
206
368

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet side guide
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
69%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
88%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Handling on gravel
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Grass traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Gravel traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Mud traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Sand traction
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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