GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    GT-Radial FE2 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 GT-Radial FE2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 21 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 GT-Radial FE2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 5 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 GT-Radial FE2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the GT-Radial FE2's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial FE2Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used516
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank15.76.4
    Latest test20242021
    Tire Lab Score81.587.9

    Tire Lab Score

    81.5
    Very Good · Summer
    87.9
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial FE2Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 14.5
    11
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 15.3
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 13.7
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 17.8
    Avg rank 11.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 14.8
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 14.5 for the GT-Radial FE2.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 15.3 for the GT-Radial FE2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 13.7 for the GT-Radial FE2.

    📏 Mileage: GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 17.8 for the GT-Radial FE2.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial FE2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 14.8 for the GT-Radial FE2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial FE2 or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial FE2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial FE2 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 GT-Radial FE2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial FE2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial FE2 appears in 5 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 →