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Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin e.Primacy

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 Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy 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 e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Hankook
ION Evo
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
1
4
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
1.0
12.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
64
111

Wet

Wet
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Wet handling
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Wet braking
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%

Costs

Costs
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Rolling resistance
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Exterior noise
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Comfort
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%

Dry

Dry
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Dry braking
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Dry handling
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%

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