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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Winter
Upper-middle
8.7 /10 Recommended

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

HankookThis tyre
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow braking, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5
10.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Snow braking, Dry handling
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow handling, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross
DunlopPremium
Winter
9.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Snow traction
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Snow traction, Comfort
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
8.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Snow traction
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet handling, Snow traction, Wet braking
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact 8 S
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoBudget
Observe Winter Sport 1
7.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent all-weather performance with stable handling and short braking distances on wet roads, offering high safety margins.

Outstanding aquaplaning resistance, ensuring reliable performance and safety in heavy water conditions.

Superior winter performance with excellent snow traction and braking on snowy surfaces.

Dynamic handling with predictable steering, providing confidence in both dry and wet conditions.

Attractive price point for a premium tire, balancing performance and cost effectively.

Weaknesses

Some users noted longer dry braking distances compared to the excellent wet and snow braking, indicating inconsistent dry performance.

Elevated road and passing noise levels, which may affect overall driving comfort.

Average mileage performance, suggesting that longevity might be less impressive than expected for a premium tire.

Under heavy load or in certain winter conditions, the tire may exhibit understeer and less balanced handling.

History

Winter i*cept evo2 W3202015–20198.4Winter i*cept evo3 W3302020–20258.7
2020

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was launched and replaced Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320.

2020
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#2Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R18#5
Autobild245/45 R18#6Exemplary
2021
1× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/40 R181stTest winner
2022
1× Tested
Autobild245/40 R19#2Exemplary
2023
5× Tested
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#4Highly recommended
Autobild225/40 R18#4Exemplary
Autobild225/45 R18#6Good
Sportauto225/40 R18#6Good
Autobild225/45 R18#8
2024
3× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#5Exemplary
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#6Good
2025
4× Tested
SportautoBMW M4#4Very good
ADAC225/40 R18#5Good
Autobild225/40 R18#6Good
Autobild225/40 R18#14
Price vs Quality
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Tests (18)

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18 Tests 1× Winner 14× Recommended
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#5 Of 31 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#14 Of 51 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#5 Of 12 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
235/35 R19
#6 Of 10 Tyres
6thGood
BMW M135i
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#8 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/40 R19
#2 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#2 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#5 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (82)

215/60 R17From £113

3 Variants

96H.
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225/60 R17From £130

5 Variants

10399VHXLR0.
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235/45 R17From £130

2 Variants

97VHXL.
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235/50 R17From £138

1 Variants

100VXL
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245/40 R17From £149

1 Variants

95VXL.
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245/45 R17From £150

2 Variants

99VXL.
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245/55 R17From £165

1 Variants

102V.
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255/40 R17From £221

1 Variants

98VXL.
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Ratings

Tested 15× By professional organizations

Exemplary9× (60%)
Recommended6× (40%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.5xxx/xx R19 9.3225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 10.0275/xx Rxx 10.0

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