Hankook Upper mid-range K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X
8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 73 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
82,88 €
in 205/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 (4)
Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 8808563446509 SAP: 1023821
HANKOOK K125 VENTUS PRIME3, RP
A B B Price from 82,88 € 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Your size 205/55 R16 91W EAN: 8808563407852 SAP: 1020673
HANKOOK K125B VENTUS PRIME3, RP, HRS
C B B Price from 91,96 € 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 205/55 R16 91W EAN: 8808563393575 SAP: 1019611
HANKOOK K125B VENTUS PRIME3, HRS, *
B A B Price from 100,22 € 
OE: Bmw 
ROF (run-flat technology) Your size 205/55 R16 94W XL EAN: 8808563390147 SAP: 1019329
HANKOOK K125 VENTUS PRIME3 MFS
C A B Price from 141,95 € Reinforced profile Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563446509
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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In stock
82,88 €
Buy → 2
Delivery within 4 days
78,38 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 4 days
79,42 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
81,64 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 8 days
93,49 €
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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 205/55 R16 among 73 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 83 of 105
80 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 89 of 105
84 +5,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 47 of 83
64 ≈ average
wet handling
beats 46 of 74
62 ≈ average
Dry beats 94 of 105
90 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 94 of 105
86 +3,9 %
dry handling
beats 66 of 74
86 ≈ average
Economy beats 35 of 86
41 −3,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 38 of 85
58 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 24 of 67
38 −5,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 57 of 81
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 64 of 81
82 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 30 of 54
65 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 90 % Wet 80 % Weakness
Economy worse than 59 % 🏆 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
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,0 82,88 €
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 82,21 € better and cheaper 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 85,49 € 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 120,11 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 92,21 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 127,72 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 93,76 € 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 86,63 € 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 65,34 € better and cheaper 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 81,06 € better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 158,66 € 
Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.2 77,91 € better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 64,66 € 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 54,55 € Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 82,88 € This tyre 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 58,25 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 72,17 € 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 76,30 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 73,80 € 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 63,16 € 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 75,81 € 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 60,72 € 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 73,37 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 67,36 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 65,81 € 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 63,51 € 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 60,82 € 
Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 130,96 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 7.0 61,97 € 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 DT1 6.9 55,92 € 
Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 60,01 € 
Pirelli Cinturato P1 6.6 77,24 € 
Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 61,52 € 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 53,37 € 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 62,58 € 
Cooper SUMMER 5.9 56,28 € 
Infinity Ecosis 5.6 119,86 € 
Avon ZV7 5.4 51,88 € 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 66,33 € 
Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 56,30 € 
Zeetex ZT1000 4.7 66,90 € 
Rotalla RU01 4.0 66,66 € 
Minerva F209 4.0 72,53 € 4,0 Median 7,6 9,6
4.0 weakest in the group Minerva F209 72,53 € −10,35 € 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 82,21 € −0,67 €
Minerva F209 72,53 € −10,35 € 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 82,21 € −0,67 € rank in the group of 42 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (42)
- 1. 9.6 82,21 € −0,67 €
- 2. 9.1 85,49 € +2,61 €
- 3. 9.0 120,11 € +37,23 €
- 4. 8.9 92,21 € +9,33 €
- 4. 8.9 127,72 € +44,84 €
- 6. 8.8 93,76 € +10,88 €
- 7. 8.6 86,63 € +3,75 €
- 7. 8.6 65,34 € −17,54 €
- 9. 8.5 81,06 € −1,82 €
- 10. 8.3 158,66 € +75,78 €
- 11. 8.2 77,91 € −4,97 €
- 12. 8.0 64,66 € −18,22 €
- 12. 8.0 54,55 € −28,33 €
- 12. 8.0 82,88 €
- 12. 8.0 58,25 € −24,63 €
- 12. 8.0 72,17 € −10,71 €
- 12. 8.0 76,30 € −6,58 €
- 18. 7.9 73,80 € −9,08 €
- 18. 7.9 63,16 € −19,72 €
- 20. 7.7 75,81 € −7,07 €
- 21. 7.6 60,72 € −22,16 €
- 22. 7.3 73,37 € −9,51 €
- 22. 7.3 67,36 € −15,52 €
- 22. 7.3 65,81 € −17,07 €
- 25. 7.2 63,51 € −19,37 €
- 26. 7.0 60,82 € −22,06 €
- 26. 7.0 130,96 € +48,08 €
- 26. 7.0 61,97 € −20,91 €
- 29. 6.9 55,92 € −26,96 €
- 30. 6.8 60,01 € −22,87 €
- 31. 6.6 77,24 € −5,64 €
- 32. 6.5 61,52 € −21,36 €
- 33. 6.2 53,37 € −29,51 €
- 34. 5.9 62,58 € −20,30 €
- 34. 5.9 56,28 € −26,60 €
- 36. 5.6 119,86 € +36,98 €
- 37. 5.4 51,88 € −31,00 €
- 37. 5.4 66,33 € −16,55 €
- 39. 4.9 56,30 € −26,58 €
- 40. 4.7 66,90 € −15,98 €
- 41. 4.0 66,66 € −16,22 €
- 41. 4.0 72,53 € −10,35 €
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-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1023821
EAN8808563446509
EU energy label A B B (71 dB)
A B B (71 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread K125A VENTUS PRIME3 X
Season Summer
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
82,88 €
Lowest for the period
75,02 €
Highest for the period
82,88 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.