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Hankook iON evo vs Michelin Primacy 4+

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip and tread life. The iON evo usually costs less.

Hankook

iON evo

EV-specific: quiet, efficient, high load capacity.

Grand touring · Mid-range

Michelin

Primacy 4+

Outstanding life with safe wet braking to the end.

Grand touring · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriveriON evoPrimacy 4+
Daily driving, wet winters6375 (higher)
Spirited roads, warm climate5977 (higher)
Longest life and lowest cost6377 (higher)
Electric car, daily7075 (higher)

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

iON evoPrimacy 4+
Dry grip58
Wet grip67
Tread life68
Quiet & comfort87
Efficiency98

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

Primacy 4+

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
ADAC, Auto Bild
Year
2024

Auto Bild 2024: 1st of 21 (95.4%, 38,950 km, wet 43.3 m); ADAC 2024: 2nd of 16.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the iON evo or the Primacy 4+?

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip and tread life. 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.