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Comparison: Barum Polaris 6 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 6
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
3
1
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
98
64

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 6
75%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 6
83%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Hankook ION Evo
91%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Hankook ION Evo
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Hankook ION Evo
66%

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