Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (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 (80%) than Michelin (72%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 93% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the ION Evo and the Primacy 4+ 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 (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.