Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 76% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and ION Evo is made in Hungary.