Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Yokohama (26%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 26% of the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook ION FlexClimate also have B wet ratings.