Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Hankook ION Evo (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (85%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Hankook ION Evo also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and ION Evo is made in Hungary.