In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 83% of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
ION Evo is made in Hungary and
Cinturato All Season SF2 is made in Romania.