Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook iON evo SUV and Michelin Primacy 5 appear in 12 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Hankook iON evo SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 11 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Hankook iON evo SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Primacy 5 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook iON evo SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook iON evo SUV | Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring, SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.7 | 94.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook iON evo SUV
Michelin Primacy 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook iON evo SUV | Michelin Primacy 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 4.6 1104 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.3 124 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 3.7 446 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 7.5 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
💧 Wet: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
☀️ Dry: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
📏 Mileage: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.0 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook iON evo SUV or Michelin Primacy 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook iON evo SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook iON evo SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks better than the Hankook iON evo SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook iON evo SUV shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook iON evo SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 5 in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →