Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Continental SportContact 7

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 Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION Evo. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 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 (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.