Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 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 Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION Evo. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 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 SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and ION Evo is made in Hungary.