Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 75 · 126 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 53 in 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (dry braking)
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue — 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 + 5 road tests and 126 + 35 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 3 K125 is ahead, 76–71
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Tests 73 · 5 tests Owners 69 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 2 and Cinturato P7 Blue won 1 (average 100% vs 97% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Ventus Prime 3 K125 won 3 and Cinturato P7 Blue won 0 (average 97% vs 92% of the best).
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85
Dry
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +1174Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 5 tests 89 78 Reviews found online 79 69 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 100% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 87% 57% Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 78.8 = 85
Cinturato P7 Blue: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 69.1 = 74
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80
Wet
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +1169Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 5 tests 81 71 Reviews found online 77 66 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 93% 89% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 67% 29% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 97% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 97% 96% Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 81.4 + 40% × 76.9 = 80
Cinturato P7 Blue: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
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73
Comfort
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +370Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 75 79 Reviews found online 72 64 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 88% 100% Ventus Prime 3 K125: 40% × 75 + 60% × 71.8 = 73
Cinturato P7 Blue: 40% × 78.9 + 60% × 63.8 = 70
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74
Noise
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +371Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests 79 74 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 99% 99% Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 79.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 74
Cinturato P7 Blue: 60% × 74 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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65
Treadwear
Cinturato P7 Blue +772Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 61 70 Reviews found online 72 76 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 72% 72% Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 61 + 40% × 71.8 = 65
Cinturato P7 Blue: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 75.6 = 72
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75
Handling (owners)
Ventus Prime 3 K125 +1263Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Reviews found online 75 63 -
66
Efficiency
Cinturato P7 Blue +2793Why this score
Source Ventus Prime 3 K125 Cinturato P7 Blue Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 3 tests 66 93 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 81% 99%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 71 |
| Dry | 85 | 74 |
| Wet | 80 | 69 |
| Comfort | 73 | 70 |
| Noise | 74 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 63 |
| Efficiency | 66 | 93 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Ventus Prime 3 K125
71
/ 100
Cinturato P7 Blue
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 9 tests that ran both, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 finished ahead 5 times and Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Cinturato P7 Blue | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 97% | +3.1 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 87% | 57% | +30.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% | 89% | +3.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 92% | +4.3 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 96% | +1.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 67% | 29% | +37.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 88% | 100% | −12.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 72% | 72% | −0.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% | 99% | −18.3 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
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| Price | Cost | 59% | 52% | +6.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/20 | #13/20 | – | 5–4 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
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
Tire B Cinturato P7 Blue
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long mileage
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Strong dry grip and stable handling for touring
Cons
- Significantly reduced wet grip and tendency to slip in wet conditions as the tire wears
- Higher-than-desired road noise at certain speeds
- Prone to sidewall damage or bulges in some instances
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 60 | 17 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 240 - 500 A - AA A - B | — |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
71
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if efficiency and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue scores 93 vs 66 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 75 vs 63 on handling.
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
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 80 vs 69 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
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Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Which is better in the wet, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 80 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 85 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 74 vs 71 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 73 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue, 72 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Cinturato P7 Blue?
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue, 93 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