Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Uniroyal (62%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Uniroyal RainSport 5. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Uniroyal RainSport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where ION Evo is made - Hungary.