Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating.