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.