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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Yokohama (71%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Yokohama Bluearth AE-50, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Bluearth AE-50 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Yokohama
Bluearth AE-50
Number of tests
22
6
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
4.9
11.8
Latest test
2022
2020
Available sizes
206
5

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
96%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
90%
Safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
96%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
99%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
93%
Dry steering response
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
91%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
91%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
96%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
81%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
89%
Wet safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
99%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
99%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
98%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
98%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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