Hankook iON evo SUV review
The Hankook iON evo SUV is widely regarded as a superior replacement tire for electric vehicles, consistently outperforming OEM options from Michelin, Continental, and Goodyear in terms of road noise reduction and ride comfort. While most users report excellent efficiency and tread life, experiences regarding winter traction and sidewall durability are mixed, suggesting the tire is best suited for dry and temperate climates.
Owners rate it 19.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93.9%By road tests
74.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 65 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Hankook iON evo SUV is widely regarded as a superior replacement tire for electric vehicles, consistently outperforming OEM options from Michelin, Continental, and Goodyear in terms of road noise reduction and ride comfort. While most users report excellent efficiency and tread life, experiences regarding winter traction and sidewall durability are mixed, suggesting the tire is best suited for dry and temperate climates.
Pros
- Significant reduction in cabin road noise compared to OEM tires
- Improved energy efficiency and range for most EV models
- Strong value proposition with competitive pricing against premium brands
- Excellent dry and wet weather handling performance
Cons
- Mediocre performance in snow and packed ice conditions
- Reports of soft sidewalls prone to cosmetic damage or bulging
- Inconsistent tread life experiences among high-mileage drivers
- Occasional reports of range reduction on specific heavy EV models
Worth knowing
- Tesla owners frequently report these as a quieter, more comfortable upgrade over factory-installed Michelin Primacy or MXM4 tires.
- Owners of heavier EVs like the Ford Lightning and Tesla Model X noted potential range impacts, suggesting efficiency gains may vary by vehicle weight and driving style.
- The stiffer compound is noted by Ioniq 5 owners as a beneficial trait for mitigating soft factory suspension settings.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 EV tire Test · 235/55 R19
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Value | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 9 | |
| Energy Consumption | 3rd of 9 | |
| Abrasion | 2nd of 9 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 9 |