Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.