Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Toyo (68%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 71% of the Toyo Proxes Comfort. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Toyo Proxes Comfort first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Proxes Comfort is made in Japan.