Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

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 83% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 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 (100%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo also have A wet ratings. We also know where ION Evo is made - Hungary.