In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). Generally,
Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ION Evo is made in Hungary and
Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
