Hankook vs Pirelli:
A Tyre Brand Comparison

Deciding which tyre brand to buy is hard. We collected hundreds of reviews and compared their performance. Buy them online, fit locally at Tyroola.

Hankook vs.Pirelli Tyres

Pirelli and Hankook are both respected tyre brands in their own right.

Pirelli however, pulls slightly ahead in terms of prestige and heritage, thanks to its almost 150 year history and deep ties to the most prestigious motorsport events and luxurious, ultra-high-performance sports cars.

Hankook, on the other hand, might not yet experience the elevated perception enjoyed by Pirelli but this 80 year old Korean superbrand has earned its dues and produces some of the world's best reviewed tyres.

Tyroola carries many of Pirelli and Hankook's tyre patterns and so for fun, we will break down both brands to help you choose which is the better tyre for you.

Pirelli: Power Is Nothing Without Control

Pirelli makes impressive tyres that handle like a dream and are perfect for sporty and high performance vehicles.

Its years of racing experience, in Formula1 and beyond, is evident in the technological innovations found in its line of consumer tyres.

Pirelli’s Seal Inside™ Technology, for example, allows you to continue driving to safety with a punctured tyre. Pirelli's Sound Cancelling System™, on the other hand, absorbs vibrations so you can enjoy a comfortable and quiet ride.

Hoping to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Pirelli offers a line of fuel efficient tyres shows, but its wheelhouse is producing high-performance tyres that provide the ultimate driving experience.

It makes some of the best gripping tyres on the market, but they generally do wear out faster and need replacing sooner. Not a bad trade-off when safety is concerned.

Pirelli Tyres Product Range - starts at $135

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Hankook: Driving Emotion

Hankook is quickly transforming into a premium worldwide tyre brand - almost on the same level as Pirelli.

It has blazed the trail in tyre design and performance for all kinds of vehicles - sedans, Mom mobiles, SUVs, 4x4 off-road vehicles and even supercharged sports cars.

Hankook’s advantage lies in its quality construction that comes with highly affordable price points playing between the $100 to $500 range.

The advanced technology, such as Hankook’s patented Kontrol technology which ensures a smooth and quiet ride, found on every tyre doesn’t hurt either.

Hankook has also built a solid reputation as an OE supplier for most Korean made cars as well as the Porsche Macan, and various Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper & BMW models.

Their range of everyday, affordable road tyres, are available at Tyroola and are noted by customer reviews for its comfort, stability and its continued compliance to Australian safety standards.

They might not come with the flash and privilege of Pirellis, but they can be the right choice for the budget - yet high-quality - conscious Aussie driver.

Hankook Tyres Product Range - starts at $53

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So What is the better tyre brand? Pirelli or Hankook?

For Formula 1, Pirelli might currently have the advantage of experience, though Hankook is showing great promise - as it is now the supplier for the F1 W-series.

But for regular, everyday tyres for us ‘ordinary’ Aussies driving our regular cars, both brands can be considered equal in terms of quality for a few models they produce but vary in specs and price points for others.

Pirellis are often priced higher than Hankooks, and they offer exceptional grip but might need to be changed more frequently.

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