Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Hankook ION Evo (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 89% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the e.Ziex and the ION Evo were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Ziex is made in Turkey and ION Evo is made in Hungary.