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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 14 + 21 road tests and 124 + 1,241 owner reviews. How we score

Ventus Prime 3 K125 leads, 76–72 Narrow edge

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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Tire AHankook

Ventus Prime 3 K125

Summer

± 6

Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 75 · 124 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 53 in 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (dry braking)

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Tire BFalken

ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Summer

± 5

Tests 77 · 21 tests Owners 66 · 1,241 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

“Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun, very grippy especially in the wet”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 6 tests that measured dry braking for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 6 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 0 (average 99% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 5 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 1 (average 96% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 5 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 0 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 5 (average 95% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured wet handling for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 3 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 1 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured noise for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 3 and ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 1 (average 99% vs 98% of the best).
  1. 85

    Dry

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +11
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 20 tests8979
    Reviews found online7967
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 6–099%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0100%99%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–095%79%

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 79.3 = 85

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 66.7 = 74

  2. 80

    Wet

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +1
    79
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 20 tests8285
    Reviews found online7770
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–595%98%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–170%75%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 5–196%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–198%97%

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 77.2 = 80

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 69.7 = 79

  3. 74

    Comfort

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +12
    62
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7660
    Reviews found online7263
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–080%70%

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 40% × 75.9 + 60% × 72.4 = 74

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 40% × 60.5 + 60% × 62.8 = 62

  4. 75

    Noise

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +9
    66
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 14 tests8066
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–199%98%

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 66 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 65

    Treadwear

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun +4
    69
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 6 tests6173
    Reviews found online7163
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–266%81%

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 61 + 40% × 70.5 = 65

    ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 63 = 69

  6. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +9
    66
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Reviews found online7566
  7. 66

    Efficiency

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +34
    32
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 15 tests6632
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–083%77%
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Relative Score 76 72
Dry 85 74
Wet 80 79
Comfort 74 62
Noise 75 66
Treadwear 65 69
Handling (owners) 75 66
Efficiency 66 32

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Ventus Prime 3 K125

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ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 8 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 finished ahead 7 times and Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryVentus Prime 3 K125ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% 95% +4.5 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling Dry 100% 99% +1.0 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 95% 79% +16.0 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% 98% −2.6 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking Wet 96% 94% +2.2 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling Wet 98% 97% +0.8 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% 75% −5.0 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 80% 70% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Noise Noise 99% 98% +0.7 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 66% 81% −14.9 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 83% 77% +6.1 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 84% 75% +8.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #13/20 #11/20 – 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 65% 76% −11.3 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #1/53 #8/53 – 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Ventus Prime 3 K125

Pros

  • Excellent dry road grip and braking performance
  • High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Comfortable ride quality with effective vibration absorption

Cons

  • Increased risk of hydroplaning as tread depth decreases
  • Accelerated tread wear on heavier vehicles or under high-torque conditions
  • Noise levels can increase noticeably after several thousand miles
All owner themes in the Ventus Prime 3 K125 review

Tire B ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Pros

  • Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
  • Strong grip and stability in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Outstanding value for money compared to premium brands

Cons

  • Some drivers report higher rolling resistance and slightly increased fuel consumption
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague initial steering response or a less sporty feel during hard cornering
  • Occasional complaints of a firmer, harsher ride over bumps depending on vehicle suspension and aspect ratio
All owner themes in the ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Positive

Community sentiment regarding the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is generally positive, with specific praise noted for its strong wet grip. Users frequently evaluate it as an affordable alternative alongside other budget-friendly options for smaller or standard passenger vehicles.

Top themes
#wet weather performance#budget friendly options#tire size availability#grip and handling#eco-run efficiency

Based on 5 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6086
Rim diameters15″ – 20″14″ – 19″
Sizes in common5252

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 — better efficiency, comfort and dry. Pick the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 66 vs 32 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 74 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 85 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 75 vs 66 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is straight aquaplaning

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun won 5 of 5 shared straight aquaplaning tests.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
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Tire B · Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
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Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 85 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 75 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 74 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun, 69 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 66 vs 32 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology