Tyre comparison
Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook iON evo
The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip and wet grip. Choose the iON evo for efficiency. The iON evo usually costs less.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | PremiumContact 7 | iON evo |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 85 (higher) | 63 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 85 (higher) | 59 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 79 (higher) | 63 |
| Electric car, daily | 83 (higher) | 70 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.
PremiumContact 7
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2024
- Test size
- 205/55R16
Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16: 96.1%, wet brake 40.3 m, 30,750 km; TR wins 9-1 vs Primacy 4+.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
iON evo
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
TyreReviews 2025 EV test (Kona EV): overall winner; others very close.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the PremiumContact 7 or the iON evo?
The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip and wet grip. Choose the iON evo for efficiency. The iON evo usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.