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1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium
Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Michelin Primacy 4
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This text provides a comparison of two summer tyres, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Michelin Primacy 4. Both tyres have been tested by various organizations, and in this review, we will highlight their strengths and weaknesses based on their test results.
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre produced in Hungary and is often used as first equipment forCitroën C3 Aircross. Though there are no previous models of this tyre, it has been replaced by the more recent Hankook Ventus Prime 4. It has an overall rating of 88% on our website. In various tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 received high marks for its dry braking, wet circle cornering, and dry handling capabilities. However, its wet braking performance was not as good. In terms of positions in the tests, the tyre ranks within the top 10 and is often placed fifth or sixth. You can find more information about this tyre at Hankook's website.
Michelin Primacy 4 is a touring summer tyre manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland. It is a successor to the previous Michelin Primacy 3 tyre and has been replaced by the newer Michelin Primacy 4+. This tyre has an overall rating of 90% on our website. Being a Michelin tyre, the Primacy 4 has excellent dry braking, mileage, interior noise, and wet handling capabilities. It also performs better in tests, taking first place in multiple tests across different organizations. Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is a highly-rated touring summer tyre. For more information, visit Michelin's website.
In summary, both tyres perform well in dry conditions, with the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 performing at its best in dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering. The Michelin Primacy 4, however, performs exceptionally well in wet conditions, boasting a better overall performance in tests than the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. Thus, if you're looking for a tyre with good wet handling capabilities, the Michelin Primacy 4 may be the better choice over the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. On the other hand, if you care more about dry performance and tight cornering, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a good choice.
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1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 1,8 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2,5 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,4 | ||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 1- | 1- | 3+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 61 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 49 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 61 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Highly recommended | 240 | 111 | 129 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 247 | 127 | 120 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 2,0 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 2,0 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended | 143 | 51 | 49 | 16 | 10 | 17 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 137 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 12 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 7,8 | 9,3 | 6,9 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | 7,9 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
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