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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — 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 + 10 road tests and 124 + 39 owner reviews. How we score

Primacy 4+ leads, 78–76 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)

Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire BMichelin

Primacy 4+

Summer

± 4

Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 70 · 39 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)

Category by category

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

  1. 85

    Dry

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +7
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 9 tests8982
    Reviews found online7971

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

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 70.5 = 78

  2. 80

    Wet

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +1
    79
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 9 tests8283
    Reviews found online7774

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 77.1 = 80

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 73.8 = 79

  3. 74

    Comfort

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7673
    Reviews found online7269

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

    Primacy 4+: 40% × 73.3 + 60% × 69 = 71

  4. 75

    Noise

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 7 tests8077
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+. 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

    Primacy 4+ +20
    85
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 4 tests6195
    Reviews found online7169

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 61 + 40% × 70.6 = 65

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 85

  6. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +10
    65
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Reviews found online7565
  7. 66

    Efficiency

    Primacy 4+ +12
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 8 tests6678
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Michelin Primacy 4+
Relative Score 76 78
Dry 85 78
Wet 80 79
Comfort 74 71
Noise 75 73
Treadwear 65 85
Handling (owners) 75 65
Efficiency 66 78

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Ventus Prime 3 K125

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Primacy 4+

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.

DisciplineCategoryVentus Prime 3 K125Primacy 4+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 96% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 87% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 95% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 67% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 88% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 58% #11/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 84% #9/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 59% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #13/20 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test #5/8 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 62% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/18 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test #4/8 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests

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 Primacy 4+

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
  • Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
  • Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options

Cons

  • Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
  • Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
  • High premium price point relative to competitors
All owner themes in the Primacy 4+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 B · Michelin Primacy 4+
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6066
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 21″
Sizes in common4242

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Michelin Primacy 4+

Narrow edge: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if handling, dry and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 65 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 66 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 75 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 85 vs 78 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
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Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

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 Primacy 4+?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 85 vs 78 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 74 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Primacy 4+?

Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 66 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