In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli allround tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Hankook ION FlexClimate was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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 (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.
