Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 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 75% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, 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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania and ION Evo is made in Hungary.