Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 58 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Hankook iON Evo vs Pirelli P Zero — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 3 road tests and 9 + 3,482 owner reviews. How we score
iON Evo is ahead, 74–63
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Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 48 · 3,482 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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Dry
iON Evo +573Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 95 80 Reviews found online 53 62 iON Evo: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 52.9 = 78
P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 62 = 73
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79
Wet
iON Evo +871Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 92 81 Reviews found online 60 55 iON Evo: 60% × 92.3 + 40% × 59.6 = 79
P Zero: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 55.4 = 71
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Snow
No comparison50Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 58 (est.) Reviews found online – 37 P Zero: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 37.1 = 50
No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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72
Comfort
iON Evo +1656Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 83 70 Reviews found online 64 47 iON Evo: 40% × 83.1 + 60% × 63.9 = 72
P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 47.1 = 56
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74
Noise
iON Evo +1658Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests 80 61 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 54 iON Evo: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74
P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53.7 = 58
No owner ratings of noise for iON Evo. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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71
Treadwear
iON Evo +2150Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 77 65 Reviews found online 61 28 iON Evo: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 61.1 = 71
P Zero: 60% × 65.2 + 40% × 27.8 = 50
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51
Handling (owners)
P Zero +657Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Reviews found online 51 57 -
81
Efficiency
iON Evo +2259Why this score
Source iON Evo P Zero Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 81 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook iON Evo | Pirelli P Zero |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 63 |
| Dry | 78 | 73 |
| Wet | 79 | 71 |
| Snow | – | 50 |
| Comfort | 72 | 56 |
| Noise | 74 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 51 | 57 |
| Efficiency | 81 | 59 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
iON Evo
63
/ 100
P Zero
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | iON Evo | P Zero | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 92% #17/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 93% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 83% #28/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 67% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 97% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 88% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 66% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #7/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | 73% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 100% #1/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres | 66% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #17/20 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 73% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 53% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/10 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | #25/49 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A iON Evo
Pros
- Significantly quieter cabin noise compared to stock tires
- Improved energy efficiency and battery range
- High level of ride comfort suitable for daily driving
Cons
- Less direct steering feel and slower response during hard cornering
- Lower ultimate grip limits compared to dedicated performance tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport series or Bridgestone Potenza
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
Tire B P Zero
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
- Precise steering feedback and high-speed stability
- Good wet-weather braking and cornering when warm
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, often requiring replacement much sooner than expected
- Poor grip and unpredictable traction in cold temperatures (below 7°C/45°F)
- Prone to tramlining and tracking road imperfections
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook iON Evo
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli P Zero
Community sentiment toward the Pirelli P Zero lineup is mixed across both automotive and cycling applications. Users frequently praise the tires for responsive handling, dry grip, and the value of newer all-season variants like the AS Plus 3, but strongly criticize their rapid tread wear, mixed wet-weather performance, and occasional durability issues like sidewall bubbling. Cyclists similarly appreciate rolling speed and comfort while noting significant difficulties with mounting tubeless beads.
r/bikewrench
·4 upvotes ·2026-02-17
“Impossible to install P Zero Race TLR I have Hollowgram R45 carbon wheels on my road bike and went for Pirelli P Zero TLR 700x30 after reading great reviews. The fact is, they are impossible to install. I tried and had two mechanics try and they said it’s absolutely impossible. The tire is too tight for the wheel and there is absolutely no way of putting it on. The wheel is ETRTO standard compliant and has a 21 mm internal canal. Has anyone had any similar experience? I am quite surprised”
r/Polestar
·22 upvotes ·2026-08-25
“Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 tires - An average driver's review This is a quick review for the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 . I've got a 2022 P2 with the 20" non performance wheels. Decided to replace my original stock Michelin all season tires with something different as I was looking for a bit of a more comfortable ride. These new Pirellis provide a notably softer ride. Almost feels like I'm driving on the 19" wheels. The tires seem as quiet if not slightly quieter than the stock tires. Only have driven 600 or so miles on them so not sure about the efficiency difference. As far as cornering goes, I haven't pushed them to share any real observations. I'm in the States and ordered them through tirerack. I noticed they had two versions of this tire. I purchased the slightly more expensive version (roughly $1400 for set of 4) as I think it was the latest version. This was in June of 2026. Highly recommend these tires if you've got 20" wheels and want something a bit more comfortable in the all season tire category.”
taycanforum.com
·1 upvote ·2026-04-06
“2024 J1.1 GTS Sport Turismo on 21" Spyder RS wheels here. Went from Pirelli PZero's to NF1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's recently. They don't seem any louder than the PZero's, dry grip seems about the same, as does comfort. Wet grip and performance in cold conditions (I'm in Scotland, UK) over the PZero's is noticeably better. Very little in the way of the Ackerman effect in cold temperatures, compared to the PZero's which made an awful noise and skipped badly when turning at slow speeds, pulling out of junctions. Will see how they do wear rate wise, PZero's had about 2.5 to 3mm left at 16k miles. Anything approaching that on the ASY5's would be good. Unfortunately on the J1.1 on 21"'s the choice is essentially PZero's or ASY5's. Which is disappointing as I had PS4S's and CSC7's on my previous cars (G81 M3 and M340i Touring) and they were fantastic.”
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#sharp steering response#wet weather traction#difficult tubeless mounting#sidewall bubble issues#all season performance
Based on 282 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook iON Evo | B · Pirelli P Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 49 | 194 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 17″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 220 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 39 | 39 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook iON Evo
63
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero
Winner: Hankook iON Evo — better efficiency, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Hankook iON Evo scores 81 vs 59 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook iON Evo scores 71 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook iON Evo scores 72 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook iON Evo scores 74 vs 58 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook iON Evo
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero
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iON Evo or P Zero?
Which is better in the wet, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 79 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 78 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 74 vs 58 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 72 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 71 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, iON Evo or P Zero?
Hankook iON Evo, 81 vs 59 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology