Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac: 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 Vredestein Ultrac appear in 29 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 dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 13 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac still wins on wet, 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Vredestein Ultrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 78.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Vredestein Ultrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Vredestein Ultrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Avg rank 5.4 553 | Vredestein Ultrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 5.7 132 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Avg rank 6.7 224 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Avg rank 4.8 221 | Vredestein Ultrac |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 14.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Vredestein Ultrac
The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Vredestein Ultrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac 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 Vredestein Ultrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
