Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION Evo. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.