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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook ION FlexClimate also have B wet ratings. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
4
1
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.0
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
111
27

Wet

Wet
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%

Dry

Dry
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

Costs

Costs
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%

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