Hankook Upper mid-range IL01 ION FLEXCLIMATE
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For all-season tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/50 R18.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the iON FlexClimate evaluated
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Snow 77 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 99 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 98 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – 
Economy 71 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 80 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Hankook IL01A ION FLEXCLIMATE SUV stands in size 215/50 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear VECTOR ALL SEASON 4 10 151,95 € better and cheaper Hankook IL01A ION FLEXCLIMATE SUV 9.9 157,55 € This tyre 
Michelin CROSSCLIMATE 3 9.8 175,45 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3 9.8 142,95 € 
Continental ALLSEASONCONTACT 2 9.5 154,20 € 
Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 9.1 183,08 € 
Bridgestone TURANZA ALL SEASON 6 8.9 158,20 € 
Hankook H750A KINERGY 4S2 X 8.6 134,77 € 
Nokian Tyres SEASONPROOF 2 8.5 130,81 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE SUV ALL-SEASON 8.2 137,24 € 
Kleber QUADRAXER SUV 8.0 124,14 € 
Uniroyal ALLSEASONEXPERT 3 7.7 133,24 € 
Nexen N'BLUE 4SEASON 2 7.5 112,05 € 
Giti GITIALLSEASON AS2 7.5 91,07 € 
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 7.4 127,59 € 
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 7.2 126,34 € 
Toyo CELSIUS AS2 7.1 117,46 € 
Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32 7.0 104,66 € 
Maxxis PREMITRA ALL SEASON SUV AP3 SUV 7.0 97,36 € 
Sailun ATREZZO 4SEASONS ULTRA 7.0 78,24 € 
Laufenn LH71 G FIT 4S 6.9 108,02 € 
Yokohama AW21 6.5 125,71 € 
Triangle SEASONX TA01 5.9 70,36 € 
Barum QUARTARIS 6 5.8 124,03 € 
Nankang AW-6 5.8 94,66 € 
Imperial All Season Driver 5.6 89,73 € 
Minerva AS Master DEMO 5.5 98,95 € 
Leao IGREEN ALL SEASON XL 5.4 154,57 € Leao IGREEN ALL SEASON XL 154,57 € −2,98 € 10 best in the group Goodyear VECTOR ALL SEASON 4 151,95 € −5,60 € Show all tyres in the ranking (28)
- 1. 10 151,95 € −5,60 €
- 2. 9.9 157,55 €
- 3. 9.8 175,45 € +17,90 €
- 3. 9.8 142,95 € −14,60 €
- 5. 9.5 154,20 € −3,35 €
- 6. 9.1 183,08 € +25,53 €
- 7. 8.9 158,20 € +0,65 €
- 8. 8.6 134,77 € −22,78 €
- 9. 8.5 130,81 € −26,74 €
- 10. 8.2 137,24 € −20,31 €
- 11. 8.0 124,14 € −33,41 €
- 12. 7.7 133,24 € −24,31 €
- 13. 7.5 112,05 € −45,50 €
- 13. 7.5 91,07 € −66,48 €
- 15. 7.4 127,59 € −29,96 €
- 16. 7.2 126,34 € −31,21 €
- 17. 7.1 117,46 € −40,09 €
- 18. 7.0 104,66 € −52,89 €
- 18. 7.0 97,36 € −60,19 €
- 18. 7.0 78,24 € −79,31 €
- 21. 6.9 108,02 € −49,53 €
- 22. 6.5 125,71 € −31,84 €
- 23. 5.9 70,36 € −87,19 €
- 24. 5.8 124,03 € −33,52 €
- 24. 5.8 94,66 € −62,89 €
- 26. 5.6 89,73 € −67,82 €
- 27. 5.5 98,95 € −58,60 €
- 28. 5.4 154,57 € −2,98 €
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/50 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,0 vs 9,9).
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook IL01 ION FLEXCLIMATE belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
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3PMSF Áno Competitors
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/50 R18.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
<p>Much quieter than pilot 5’s they’re replacing.</p><p>Better fuel efficiency.</p><p>Amazing in wet roads.</p><p>Much more comfortable ride over bumpy roads.</p>
<p>Still nice and quiet. I do notice slight reduction in traction on extremely wet days (8/10 compared to 10/10 before). Im at half wear point after 45000km. One time moved between front and back.</p>
Tyres are still great. Can't notice any degrading in performance yet. There is maybe the slightest increase in road noise but still very quiet. Had some snow in the winter and it performed superb there.
The grip and braking distance are excellent on both dry and wet surfaces. I can't comment on snowy and icy conditions as I haven't used them there. The quietness is better than any tire I've ever used. I can also say they're excellent in terms of comfort and appearance. I've been driving for 36 years and I change my winter/summer tires every year. This time I took off my summer tires for the last time and from now on I will always use Ion Flexclimate. It's a perfect choice for both summer and winter.
This is a very good tyre. Before this, I had a Michelin Crossclimate 2 - and that was also a good tyre. Now, I think and feel, Hankook is better. I know, the Crossclimate 3 is out now, but I could not buy that, when I bought the Hankook. My Long Range Tesla is a rear wheel drive, more than 300LE, and it is amazing, how balanced this tyre. In Dry and Wet environment, the Flexclimate feels like one of the best of any tyre I tried. Had to tell, I could not try in Ice and Snow yet, but I am looking forward to check that.