Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Dunlop (63%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 74% of the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 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 Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where ION Evo is made - Hungary.