In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Toyo (68%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 65% of the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. The first tyre test of Toyo Proxes Sport 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested.