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Comparison: Hankook ION FlexClimate vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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 (85%) than Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B wet grip rating, whereas 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
1
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.0
3.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
27
70

Wet

Wet
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Wet braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%

Snow

Snow
Hankook ION FlexClimate
75%

Dry

Dry
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry handling
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Comfort
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%

Costs

Costs
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

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