Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Laufenn S fit EQ appear in 20 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 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.
How the Laufenn S fit EQ performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 4 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 Laufenn S fit EQ still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 13.7 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 82.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Laufenn S fit EQ
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Laufenn S fit EQ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Avg rank 17.3 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 15.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.0 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 17.3 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 15.8 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 7.5 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ
The Laufenn S fit EQ wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 11.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Laufenn S fit EQ
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.0 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Laufenn S fit EQ?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Laufenn S fit EQ.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Laufenn S fit EQ 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 Laufenn S fit EQ.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Laufenn S fit EQ shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Laufenn S fit EQ in 4, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →