Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 92% of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.