Segment
1. Hankook ION FlexClimate Premium2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Premium
Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Hankook (86%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the ION FlexClimate and the CrossClimate 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings.
| # | Hankook ION FlexClimate
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Test winner2. Hankook ION FlexClimate Very good
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Hankook iON FlexClimate Rating: Very good | 1- | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | |||
| michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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