Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 (2026)

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 (85%) than Firestone (72%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 83% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the ION Evo and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Hankook ION Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (99%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.