Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Hankook ION Evo (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Firestone (72%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 83% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk 2 and the ION Evo were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy and ION Evo is made in Hungary.