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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

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Wet
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Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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#	Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 /75%	Continental PremiumContact 6 /83%

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R15 - R22
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Comparing the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Continental PremiumContact 6, we can discern clear differences between both tyres. The K125 has an overall rating of 72%, and it excels in wet cornering and gravel traction. Conversely, the PremiumContact 6 has an overall rating of 87%, standing out for its high performance in wet braking and handling.

The Hankook K125, which was initially equipped on the Citroën C3 Aircross, was manufactured in Hungary. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 subsequently replaced this tyre. Notably, this Hankook tyre often secured mid to high positions in most tests.

Notably, in ADAC's tyre test of 15 tyres, the Hankook K125 ranked 7th and was praised for its wet circle cornering capabilities. The tyre also showed impressive performance in Autobild's test, positioned 2nd out of 52 tyres. Here, handling in both dry and wet conditions, as well as braking, stood out as strengths. Additionally, Hankook K125's gravel and sand traction have been favourably highlighted.

On the other hand, Continental, a leading tyre manufacturer, produces the PremiumContact 6 in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The PremiumContact 7 replaced this tyre model recently.

This Continental tyre consistently secured top positions in various tests, ranking 1st in both ADAC and Autobild tests. Its performance in wet conditions, notably in braking and handling, is repeatedly praised across different evaluations. Moreover, it ranked relatively high in the Teknikens, Autozeitung, and ACE tests, positioning 4th, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.

Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outperforms the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 in overall rating and test rankings. The PremiumContact 6 shows excellent performance in both dry and wet conditions, which is a key consideration when choosing tyres. Do note that these tyres have been replaced by newer models.

Segment

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 261

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 149

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 36x

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 22x

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 1.

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 8.

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 14.

Average position in tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 3.06

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 4.91

Year of the last test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 2022

Best rating in test

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

79%

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125

71%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 72%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 73%

Wet handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 84%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 67%

Wet braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 98%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 80%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 68%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 56%

Wet circle cornering

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 93%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 80%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 A

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 A

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

91%

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125

90%

Dry braking

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 91%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 87%

Dry handling

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 91%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 89%

Dry driving behavior

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 91%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 82%

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125

94%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

75.9%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125

78%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

71%

Exterior noise

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 90%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 76%

Comfort

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 71%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 64%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ?

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

73%

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125

63%

Rolling resistance

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 70%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 64%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 73%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 54%

Fuel efficiency

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 82%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 79%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 C

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 C

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Mutual tests

ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	dobré	2,1	1,5	2,4	1,0	1,2
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,7	2,5	2,6	1,5	1,8
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	dobré	2,1	1,9	2,6	2,0	1,9
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	1-	2+	1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good	dobré	1-	1-	3+
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	2	2+
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,1	29,6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	34,1	29,6
Continental PremiumContact 6	36,5	29,6
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	dobré	1,8	1,4	2,7	0,6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory	uspokojivé	2,7	1,5	2,9	2,5
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	dobré	1,8	2,0	3,1	2,5
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Teknikens Summer tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Comfort	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	61	11	12	1	6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	49	23	12	7	7
Continental PremiumContact 6	57	24	17	6	9
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Rating	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	264	vítěz testu	137	129
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Highly recommended	240	velmi doporučeno	111	129
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Test winner	264	vítěz testu	137	127
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ACE Summer tyre test 2019 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Rating	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Running costs
Best values in test	153	velmi doporučeno	66	51	19	10	17
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended	143	doporučeno	51	49	16	10	17
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended	151	velmi doporučeno	62	51	17	7	14
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/55 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Offroad
Best values in test	příkladné	1-	2+	2+
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2	2+	2+
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	2+	2
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2018 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	280	149	131
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	222	93	129
Continental PremiumContact 6	263	137	126
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	1-	1-	1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	2+	2
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	1-	1-	1
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,1	34,6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	34,3	35,7
Continental PremiumContact 6	34,9	35
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