In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 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 Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings. We also know where
ION Evo is made - Hungary.
