Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7

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 75% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.