In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (77%) than Yokohama (57%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the ION Evo and the BluEarth-XT were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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2025 | 215/55 R18 | View |
Hankook ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Hankook ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
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