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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 – R20
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
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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 Nexen (65%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Nexen N blue HD Plus, 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 N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
22
10
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
13.6
Latest test
2022
2021
Available sizes
206
440

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%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
96%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
73%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Wet side guide
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
90%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
92%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Summer
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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