Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests

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    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 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 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appear in 26 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, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 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 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used1610
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.46.5
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score87.992.3

    Tire Lab Score

    87.9
    Very Good · Summer
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Michelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    Avg rank 7.7
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 12.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus 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 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →