Segment
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Nokian (58%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 83% compared to 72% of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (71%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WetProof is made in Finland and Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary.
| # | Nokian WetProof | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WetProof 5.64
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Recommended2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WetProof 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 1,8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 1- | 1- | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | 66 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 17 | |
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended | 143 | 51 | 49 | 16 | 10 | 17 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | 9,0 | 9,0 | 6,5 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 7,8 | 9,3 | 6,9 | |||
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