Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (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 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.