Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Continental (73%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings.