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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — 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 + 14 road tests and 126 + 192 owner reviews. How we score

Ultrac Vorti is ahead, 81–76

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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Tire AHankook

Ventus Prime 3 K125

Summer

± 6

Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 75 · 126 reviews

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

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Tire BVredestein

Ultrac Vorti

Summer

± 5

Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 84 · 192 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 85

    Dry

    Ultrac Vorti +1
    86
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 13 tests8983
    Reviews found online7989

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 78.8 = 85

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 89.1 = 86

  2. 80

    Wet

    Ultrac Vorti +4
    84
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 13 tests8183
    Reviews found online7785

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 81.4 + 40% × 77 = 80

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 84.5 = 84

  3. 73

    Comfort

    Ultrac Vorti +6
    79
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests7577
    Reviews found online7281

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 40% × 75.1 + 60% × 71.9 = 73

    Ultrac Vorti: 40% × 76.6 + 60% × 81.1 = 79

  4. 74

    Noise

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +5
    69
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 9 tests8071
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 79.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti. 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.

  5. 65

    Treadwear

    Ultrac Vorti +9
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests6172
    Reviews found online7278

    Ventus Prime 3 K125: 60% × 61 + 40% × 71.8 = 65

    Ultrac Vorti: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 78.3 = 74

  6. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Ultrac Vorti +12
    87
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Reviews found online7587
  7. 66

    Efficiency

    Ventus Prime 3 K125 +42
    24
    Why this score
    SourceVentus Prime 3 K125Ultrac Vorti
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 9 tests6624
Scores at a glance
CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Relative Score 76 81
Dry 85 86
Wet 80 84
Comfort 73 79
Noise 74 69
Treadwear 65 74
Handling (owners) 75 87
Efficiency 66 24

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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 K125Ultrac VortiΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 95% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 87% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 97% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #5/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 96% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 67% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 70% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 88% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 99% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 58% #11/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 91% #8/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 84% #9/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 80% #14/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 59% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 65% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #13/20 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test #14/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 62% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 85% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Tyre Weight Other 86% #7/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 84% #10/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/18 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test #6/15 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer 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 Ultrac Vorti

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
  • High value for money compared to top-tier premium brands
  • Excellent steering feedback and driver confidence

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or on heavy rear-wheel-drive/high-power vehicles
  • Wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance considered inferior to top competitors like Michelin or Continental by a minority of users
  • Stiff sidewalls on low-profile sizes can negatively impact comfort or lead to cupping
All owner themes in the Ultrac Vorti review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6042
Rim diameters15″ – 20″18″ – 24″
UTQG240 - 500 A - AA A - B—
Sizes in common55

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 scores 66 vs 24 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 87 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 74 vs 65 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 79 vs 73 on comfort.

Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
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Tire B · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
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Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Which is better in the wet, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 84 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Neither, by our numbers: 85 vs 86 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 74 vs 69 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 79 vs 73 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Vredestein Ultrac Vorti, 74 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Ultrac Vorti?

Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125, 66 vs 24 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