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Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Yokohama BluEarth-XT (2026)

Hankook ION EvoPremium
HankookHankook

ION Evo

9.6
R17 – R22
VS
Yokohama BluEarth-XTUpper-middle
YokohamaYokohama

BluEarth-XT

7.4
R17 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Yokohama (71%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 74% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the ION Evo and the BluEarth-XT were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.

Test Profile

Hankook
ION Evo
Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
1.0
7.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
2

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Hankook
ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
61%
Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Wet Braking
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
62%
Wet Handling
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
38%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Hankook
ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
66%
Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Dry Braking
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
64%
Dry Handling
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Hankook
ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
95%
Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Noise Exterior
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
95%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook ION Evo
76%
Hankook
ION Evo
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
48%
Yokohama
BluEarth-XT
Rolling Resistance
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Mileage
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
45%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025215/55 R18View

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