Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 89% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating.