Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

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 (89%) than Hankook (85%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.