Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and ION Evo is made in Hungary.