Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 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 Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 24 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in dry. 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.5 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 315 | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 223 | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 11.0 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
💧 Wet: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.6 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.3 for the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 11.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN appears in 8 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 in 16.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
