Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 18 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Achilles ATR Sport 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Achilles ATR Sport 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Achilles ATR Sport 2's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricAchilles ATR Sport 2Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used216
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank20.76.4
    Latest test20212021
    Tire Lab Score79.987.9

    Tire Lab Score

    79.9
    Good · Summer
    87.9
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryAchilles ATR Sport 2Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 22.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 17.3
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 22.5 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 20.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 17.3 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    📏 Mileage: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Achilles ATR Sport 2 or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Achilles ATR Sport 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks better than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Achilles ATR Sport 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 in 16, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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