In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 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
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and
ION Evo is made in Hungary.
