Segment
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium2. BFGoodrich Advantage Upper-middle
Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage
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The purpose of this review is to compare two summer tyres - the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the BFGoodrich Advantage. These two variants are products of two reputable manufacturers known for their sports and performance offerings. The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, manufactured in Hungary, is recognised as the original equipment for the Citroën C3 Aircross. The BFGoodrich Advantage's details regarding origin and first equipment remain undisclosed.
The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, which has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, received an overall rating of 72% from our test review. On the other hand, the BFGoodrich Advantage tyre model attained a higher score of 76% from our expert reviewers.
Test results from Autobild and ADAC reveal some strengths and weaknesses for both tyres. Out of the 53 tyres tested by Autobild, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 dominated the test, holding the first position. Its superiority surfaced in dry braking, dry handling and wet braking. The BFGoodrich Advantage, however, put up a decent performance ranking 18th and showcasing its strength in dry handling.
ADAC‘s test hosted fewer tyres, a total of 15, with the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ranking 7th and the BFGoodrich Advantage coming in at the 9th position. The Hankook model shone in the wet circle cornering test, whereas the BFGoodrich model impressed in fuel efficiency.
In comparing these two tires, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 appears to outshine the BFGoodrich Advantage in overall performance tests. However, individual preferences regarding specific qualities like dry handling, wet braking or fuel efficiency should guide the selection.
For more information about the products from these manufacturers, visit the official pages: Hankook and BFGoodrich.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. BFGoodrich Advantage 12.75
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended2. BFGoodrich Advantage Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 1- | 1- | 3+ | ||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,7 | 31,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 2,0 | |||
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