GT-Radial SportActive 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 23 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 SportActive 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 SportActive 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the GT-Radial SportActive 2'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 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.4 41 | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 111 | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 11.0 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.6 | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 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 7.4 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 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 10.8 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 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 7.3 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Both tires perform similarly in mileage, with average ranks of 11.0 and 11.0.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 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 7.6 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 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 SportActive 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial SportActive 2 appears in 7 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 →
