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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ 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 76% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ 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 Primacy 4+ has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
13
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
27

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%

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