Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50: 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 appear in 18 tests, 1 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 84.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Yokohama BluEarth AE50
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Avg rank 8.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 10.6 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Avg rank 13.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 10.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 9.2 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Yokohama BluEarth AE50?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth AE50 in 2, with 1 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 →
