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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Yokohama (71%). But when it comes to comparing Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 and Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the Bluearth AE-50 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 Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

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

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

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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