Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Reviews - Page 8

Given 91% while driving a Mazda 3 2005 (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 100 average miles
Very good tire VENTUS PRIME 3, size 205 / 55R16 91V. Purchased at a price 48 EURO. Tire parameters premium in the price of low-end - a great choice for people who value money in the wallet and high quality. I thought earlier that the volume of noise of tires is a parameter exaggerated as lower combustion for a few tires. But really tire is much quieter than my previous Bridgestone EP300..
Tire perfectly absorbs all vibrations arising from inequalities in the roads. The car is not driving but flowing along the way. Hankook absorb more better vibration than previous tire. Driving pleasure has improved in my MAZDA 3 Hatchback..
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on June 30, 2016
Given 58% while driving a Volvo S40 2.0d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
My car has enough torque to challenge tires (420+ Nm). Bought these because of the outstanding scores and excellent reviews in this site. Previously had Conti Premium Contact and Michelin HP, which are priced higher with similar or lower review scores.
As written in the Hankook product description, Ventus Prime 3 is a good touring tire... but nothing more! Do not expect sporty handling like Continental. Kook's sidewalls are way too soft, progressiveness is very bad. Hence if you need to take turns aggressively, the car feels like rolling on soft balloons - bad traction, bad predictability. When taking turns with higher speed, ones need to constantly play with the steering, otherwise the car will just bounce strongly from one side to another in random fashion and eventually get out of control. Traction in straight line though is good.
Can not comment on the wear part as I drive them just for month, but definitely miss the Conti sport performance.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on June 15, 2016
Given 62% while driving a Mazda 323f BJ (195/55 R15) on mostly town for 1,250 average miles
Sometimes I feel the car slips on low quality but dry roads at town speeds (50km/h) - I have never felt it with the previous tires. These tires are louder than previous tires were. (Prev tires: Barum Polaris 3 195/55/R15)
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on June 7, 2016
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Given 93% while driving a Opel Astra H 1.4 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 1,200 easy going miles
I've bought this tires month and a half ago and passed 2000 km.
So far I can say that I'm satisfied. I'm driving calm, although sometimes I like to go as fast as I think is safe on a curvy roads. With the last tires-Continental premium contact I was sometimes finding the limit when I notice they don't like the speed. I haven't found the limit of the Hankooks so far and I think I don't drive so fast to find it.
I had one last moment brake when I didn't see it was red light. Driving around 50 km/h on a very rainy day (maybe that's way I wasn't in a mood) hit the brake all the way and I was pleasantly surprised that the car stop before the traffic light. The ABS hit as I was on the zebra paint, but I saw why Hankook tires often this year wins braking tests.

The wear I cannot comment now, and they are louder than the continentals before.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on May 14, 2016
Given 86% while driving a Honda Civic (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Previosly had Michelin pilot primacy hp, they were very good, lasted over 60000km, still plenty of mm remained, just rubber began to purrich. I wish Michelin would keep doing same stone reliable tires.
Concerning Hankook Ventus Prime 3, fist impration they are amazing. More comfortable and feels more light going. They do not feel as firm fitted as Michelin, but stearing is precise and became lighter. They are very sond tires whether in a city or on a high way. I would wish a little better here and there, but they 1/3 cheaper than Michelin and are not less good. Hope also they last not less than Michelin.
So far very recommendable tire in every aspect! You won't be disappointed.

Extra thanks to this source as helped me much during my tire surch!
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2016
Given 91% while driving a Renault Megane II 1.5dci @ 125hp (205/55 R16 V) on for 0 miles
0916 made in hungary, very good tire.
after 2000 km best impression, i recommend
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on May 6, 2016
Given 93% while driving a Audi A4 1.9 TDI (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Great tires for the value excellent grip at dry and wet service after 2000 miles they became a little bit noisy that is the only negative for now.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on May 5, 2016
Given 88% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 1.9 TDi 130bhp highline (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 2,500 average miles
Great tire, a little loud (same as conti premium contact), good grip on dry and wet, you feal what the car is doing. It seams that the tire is doing that, what Hankook promises for the Ventus Prime 3.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on April 18, 2016
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B5.5 130 TDI Sport (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
First impressions. Better feedback than former Ventus Prime2. Tests show very good performance on wet tarmac. This tire is really close to premium and even beats some top brands in certain tests. You can find almost all the sizes and the price is much lower than top rivals.
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2016
Given 63% while driving a Subaru Outback 3.0L (215/55 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 700 average miles
Just first impression (1100 km on Ukrainian roads):
- noise upto 70 km/h is acceptable
- noise after 120 km/h is slightly disturbing
- acceleration became worse even after winter Yokohama tires (strange)
- comfort not very impressive (maybe because I inflated them by 0.3 bars more - 2.4 instead of needed 2.1 due to bad roads)
- grip on dry is rather good
- tires made in Hungary 05th week of 2016
Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on March 20, 2016