In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Petlas). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Petlas (40%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 14% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Petlas Snowmaster W651 first tested. We also know where
ION Evo is made - Hungary.