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
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Ultra Speed | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.7 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.2 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Ultra Speed
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Ultra Speed | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No 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 →
