Tyre comparison
Hankook iON evo vs Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
The iON evo scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the iON evo for wet grip, quiet & comfort and efficiency.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | iON evo | BluEarth-GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 63 (higher) | 42 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 59 (higher) | 42 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 63 (higher) | 45 |
| Electric car, daily | 70 (higher) | 44 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.
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
BluEarth-GT AE51
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews aggregate: wet braking 7.2% longer than premium; wet 84% vs Hankook 92%.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the iON evo or the BluEarth-GT AE51?
The iON evo scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the iON evo for wet grip, quiet & comfort and efficiency.
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.