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Comparison: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Hankook ION Evo

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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
Bluearth AE-50
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
6
1
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
11.8
1.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
12
64

Wet

Wet
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
63%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
90%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
70%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
71%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
65%
Hankook ION Evo
87%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
86%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
78%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
93%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Hankook ION Evo
66%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Hankook ION Evo
69%

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