Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107: 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 Westlake Z 107 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, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Westlake Z 107 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 1 test.
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 Westlake Z 107 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 prefer the Westlake Z 107's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Westlake Z 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 23.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 73.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Westlake Z 107
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Westlake Z 107 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Avg rank 18.7 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 25.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Avg rank 25.7 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 27.5 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Avg rank 18.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 18.7 for the Westlake Z 107.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 25.0 for the Westlake Z 107.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 25.7 for the Westlake Z 107.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 27.5 for the Westlake Z 107.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Westlake Z 107
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 18.0 for the Westlake Z 107.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Westlake Z 107?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Westlake Z 107.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Westlake Z 107 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 Westlake Z 107.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Westlake Z 107.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Westlake Z 107 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 →
