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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Hankook ION Evo

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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and ION Evo is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
20
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
1.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
384
64

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

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