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K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 52 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
92,79 €
in 195/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (3)

Your size 195/55 R16 91V XL EAN: 8808563415376 SAP: 1021307
HANKOOK K125 VENTUS PRIME3, RP, AO
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 92,79 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 195/55 R16 87W EAN: 8808563431574 SAP: 1022629
HANKOOK K125 VENTUS PRIME3, *
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 106,96 €
OE OE: Bmw
Your size 195/55 R16 87W EAN: 8808563431581 SAP: 1022630
HANKOOK K125B VENTUS PRIME3, HRS, *
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 109,85 €
OE OE: Bmw ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology)
Rating and verdict

How the Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X evaluated

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,0 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 52 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 35 measurements · 14 tests
beats 56 of 70
81 +3,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 13 tests
beats 61 of 70
84 +5,1 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 35 of 57
64 ≈ average
wet handling 11 tests
beats 32 of 50
62 ≈ average
Dry from 22 measurements · 14 tests
beats 65 of 70
94 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 13 tests
beats 64 of 70
86 +3,9 %
dry handling 9 tests
beats 47 of 50
86 ≈ average
Economy from 15 measurements · 13 tests
beats 22 of 59
38 −5,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 10 tests
beats 23 of 58
58 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 17 of 52
38 −5,0 %
Noise and comfort from 8 measurements · 9 tests
beats 37 of 55
68 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 8 tests
beats 41 of 55
82 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 16 of 34
65 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 94 % Wet 81 %
Weakness
Economy worse than 62 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 2× 1st place in 2 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 3× 1st–3rd place in 3 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 stands in size 195/55 R16

Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,0 92,79 €
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 113,32 € Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 126,26 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 124,79 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 120,35 € Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 104,19 € Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 92,05 € better and cheaper Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 115,24 € Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 85,84 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 69,27 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 84,71 € Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 92,79 € This tyre Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 113,83 € Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 74,47 € Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 114,99 € Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 86,88 € Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.2 113,53 € Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 145,74 € Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 76,87 € Vredestein SPORTRAC 5 - VW/SEAT 7.0 97,36 € Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 71,29 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 90,10 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 74,30 € Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 71,90 € Pirelli CINTURATO P1 6.6 88,84 € Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 93,77 € Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 68,05 € Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 86,32 € Cooper SUMMER 5.9 79,70 € Cooper ZEON CS8 5.7 85,76 € Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco MFS 5.4 64,22 € Apollo Alnac 4G 5.2 67,20 € Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 72,32 € Minerva F209 4.0 71,64 €
4,0 Median 7,2 9,1
8. rank in the group of 35 compared
66 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,2
−1,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
  1. 1. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 113,32 € +20,53 €
  2. 2. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 126,26 € +33,47 €
  3. 2. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 124,79 € +32,00 €
  4. 4. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 120,35 € +27,56 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 104,19 € +11,40 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 better and cheaper 92,05 € −0,74 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 115,24 € +22,45 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 85,84 € −6,95 €
  9. 8. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 69,27 € −23,52 €
  10. 8. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 84,71 € −8,08 €
  11. 8. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 This tyre 92,79 €
  12. 8. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 113,83 € +21,04 €
  13. 13. 7.9 Vredestein ULTRAC
  14. 14. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 74,47 € −18,32 €
  15. 15. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 114,99 € +22,20 €
  16. 15. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 86,88 € −5,91 €
  17. 15. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE
  18. 18. 7.2 Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 113,53 € +20,74 €
  19. 18. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 145,74 € +52,95 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 76,87 € −15,92 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Vredestein SPORTRAC 5 - VW/SEAT 97,36 € +4,57 €
  22. 20. 7.0 Kleber DYNAXER HP4 71,29 € −21,50 €
  23. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 90,10 € −2,69 €
  24. 24. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 74,30 € −18,49 €
  25. 25. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 71,90 € −20,89 €
  26. 26. 6.6 Pirelli CINTURATO P1 88,84 € −3,95 €
  27. 27. 6.5 Debica PRESTO HP 2 93,77 € +0,98 €
  28. 28. 6.2 Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 68,05 € −24,74 €
  29. 29. 5.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 86,32 € −6,47 €
  30. 29. 5.9 Cooper SUMMER 79,70 € −13,09 €
  31. 31. 5.7 Cooper ZEON CS8 85,76 € −7,03 €
  32. 32. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco MFS 64,22 € −28,57 €
  33. 33. 5.2 Apollo Alnac 4G 67,20 € −25,59 €
  34. 34. 4.9 Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 72,32 € −20,47 €
  35. 35. 4.0 Minerva F209 71,64 € −21,15 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1021307
EAN8808563415376
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Hankook
Tread K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X
Season Summer
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R16.

Current lowest
92,79 €
↘ 5,93 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
88,58 €
29.7.2026
Highest for the period
98,64 €
22.6.2026
98,64 88,58 92,79 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 98,64 € 25.6.2026: 97,69 € 25.6.2026: 94,32 € 30.6.2026: 92,42 € 1.7.2026: 94,32 € 1.7.2026: 94,43 € 4.7.2026: 91,88 € 4.7.2026: 94,43 € 5.7.2026: 91,88 € 5.7.2026: 94,43 € 11.7.2026: 91,88 € 11.7.2026: 94,43 € 12.7.2026: 91,88 € 12.7.2026: 94,43 € 18.7.2026: 91,88 € 18.7.2026: 94,43 € 19.7.2026: 91,88 € 19.7.2026: 94,43 € 20.7.2026: 91,88 € 21.7.2026: 94,43 € 21.7.2026: 91,88 € 22.7.2026: 94,43 € 22.7.2026: 91,88 € 23.7.2026: 94,43 € 23.7.2026: 91,88 € 24.7.2026: 94,43 € 24.7.2026: 91,88 € 24.7.2026: 94,43 € 24.7.2026: 91,88 € 25.7.2026: 94,43 € 26.7.2026: 91,88 € 26.7.2026: 94,43 € 27.7.2026: 91,88 € 28.7.2026: 94,43 € 28.7.2026: 91,88 € 29.7.2026: 94,43 € 29.7.2026: 88,58 € 29.7.2026: 91,88 € 30.7.2026: 94,43 € 30.7.2026: 91,88 € 31.7.2026: 94,43 € 31.7.2026: 91,88 € 1.8.2026: 94,43 € 2.8.2026: 91,88 € 2.8.2026: 94,43 € 3.8.2026: 91,88 € 4.8.2026: 94,43 € 4.8.2026: 91,88 € 5.8.2026: 94,43 € 5.8.2026: 91,88 € 6.8.2026: 94,43 € 6.8.2026: 91,88 € 7.8.2026: 94,43 € 7.8.2026: 91,88 € 8.8.2026: 94,43 € 9.8.2026: 91,88 € 9.8.2026: 94,43 € 10.8.2026: 91,88 € 11.8.2026: 94,43 € 11.8.2026: 91,88 € 12.8.2026: 94,43 € 12.8.2026: 91,88 € 13.8.2026: 94,43 € 13.8.2026: 91,88 € 14.8.2026: 94,43 € 14.8.2026: 91,88 € 15.8.2026: 94,43 € 16.8.2026: 91,88 € 16.8.2026: 94,43 € 17.8.2026: 91,88 € 18.8.2026: 94,43 € 18.8.2026: 91,88 € 19.8.2026: 94,43 € 19.8.2026: 91,88 € 20.8.2026: 94,43 € 20.8.2026: 91,88 € 21.8.2026: 94,43 € 21.8.2026: 91,88 € 27.8.2026: 94,43 € 28.8.2026: 93,90 € 21.9.2026: 95,78 € 24.9.2026: 93,90 € 7.10.2026: 94,71 € 8.10.2026: 95,39 € 3.11.2026: 92,79 € 8.11.2026: 92,79 €

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