Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION Evo. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and WinterContact TS 870 P is made in Czech Republic.