Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    2026 test data · 19 independent tests

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    Gislaved Ultra Speed 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 19 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 3 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Gislaved Ultra Speed's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricGislaved Ultra SpeedHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used316
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank21.76.4
    Latest test20202021
    Tire Lab Score82.287.9

    Tire Lab Score

    82.2
    Very Good · Summer
    87.9
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGislaved Ultra SpeedHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 16.6
    1
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 29.8
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    💧 Wet: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 16.6 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    ☀️ Dry: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 29.8 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 9.0 for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    📏 Mileage: Gislaved Ultra Speed 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Ultra Speed vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Ultra Speed or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Ultra Speed 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 Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Ultra Speed.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Gislaved Ultra Speed appears in 3 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 →