Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 76% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 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 Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.