Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1: 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 Maxxis Victra VR1 appear in 17 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Maxxis Victra VR1 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Maxxis Victra VR1 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Maxxis Victra VR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Maxxis Victra VR1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Maxxis Victra VR1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Maxxis Victra VR1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1
The Maxxis Victra VR1 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Maxxis Victra VR1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Maxxis Victra VR1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra VR1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Victra VR1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 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 Maxxis Victra VR1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Victra VR1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Maxxis Victra VR1 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
