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Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

Linglong Sport MasterBudget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master

7.1
R16 – R22
VS
Hankook ION FlexClimateUpper-middle
HankookHankook

ION FlexClimate

9.0
R17 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Linglong (56%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 71% of the Linglong Sport Master. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested.

Test Profile

Linglong
Sport Master
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
8
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.5
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
113
27

Wet

Wet
Linglong Sport Master
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet braking
Linglong Sport Master
78%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Linglong Sport Master
74%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Linglong Sport Master
57%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Linglong Sport Master
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet circle cornering
Linglong Sport Master
59%

Dry

Dry
Linglong Sport Master
64%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Linglong Sport Master
71%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Linglong Sport Master
53%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Costs

Costs
Linglong Sport Master
61%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Rolling resistance
Linglong Sport Master
65%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Linglong Sport Master
77%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Linglong Sport Master
83%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Linglong Sport Master
71%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

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