Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 92% of the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the ION Evo and the Efficientgrip 2 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Hankook ION Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia.