In this tyre comparison, we analyze two popular summer tyres: the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. These tyres have been put through various tests by renowned organizations, such as ADAC, Autobild, Autozeitung, and ACE. The main goal of this comparison is to summarize the data from all the tests and provide you with the strengths and weaknesses of each tyre.
The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a summer tyre with an 85% overall rating. It has been noted for its great performance in terms of safety and wet braking. In the ADAC test, it ranked 6th out of 16 tyres. Its best features in this test were safety and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it secured the 6th position out of 50 tyres and was praised for its comfort. Autozeitung ranked it 8th out of 20 tyres, while ACE placed it 2nd out of 9 tyres with its best features being aquaplaning - cross, aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry driving behavior, dry handling, wet handling, and wet handling - objective.
The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre with an 88% overall rating. This tyre has been used as original equipment on the Citroën C3 Aircross and is made in Hungary. It was replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, which is also a summer tyre. In the ADAC test, the Ventus Prime3 K125 ranked 14th out of 16 tyres. However, it showcased an impressive performance in the Autobild test by ranking 2nd out of 50 tyres with its best features being dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. Autozeitung ranked it 5th out of 20 tyres with dry braking being its best feature. Finally, in the ACE test, it secured the 7th position out of 9 tyres with its best features being dry driving behavior and exterior noise.
Considering the test results, it's clear that the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 consistently performs better than the Dunlop Sport BluResponse. The Hankook tyre managed to secure a higher overall rating and higher positions in most of the tests. Moreover, it offers better dry and wet handling, dry braking, and exterior noise reductioncompared to the Dunlop tyre.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a high-performing summer tyre with a good overall rating, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 appears to be the better choice. However, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse offers some advantages in terms of safety, wet braking, and comfort. The final decision will depend on your driving preferences, requirements, and budget.