Name: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 245/45 R18
Brand: Hankook
Rating: 86 (18 reviews)

245/45 R18 Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 variants

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MFSNo

RunflatNo

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is a winter tyre made in total of 93 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/45 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 110.25mm sidewall height. In 245/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/45 R18, Winter i*cept evo3 W330 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 82%, compared to 86% of the Hankook in question. Latest test in 245/45 R18 was held by Autobild in 2020, where Winter i*cept evo3 W330 received rating "Exemplary" and finished on the 6. place. It was tested on a BMW 5.

245/45 R18 100 V

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is made in 93 sizes, starting from 215/60 R17 up to 255/40 R22.

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Bridgestone better at:

• Snow braking
• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

Bridgestone worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow handling
• Dry braking

£265

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UltraGrip Performance+

R15 - R22

4.5/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Comfort

GoodYear worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

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WinterContact TS 870 P

R16 - R22

4.65/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Continental better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow braking
• Comfort

Continental worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

£164

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow braking
• Wet circle cornering

GoodYear worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

£155

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PILOT ALPIN 5

R16 - R22

5/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow braking
• Dry braking

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

£222

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WR Snowproof P

R17 - R21

3.35/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Nokian better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

Nokian worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

£135

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PILOT ALPIN PA4

R17 - R21

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry handling
• Comfort

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow handling

£256

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Winter i*cept evo2 W320

R15 - R22

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Hankook better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort

Hankook worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry braking
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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ContiWinterContact TS 850P

R16 - R22

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Continental better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling

Continental worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry braking

£200

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Pilot Alpin 5

R16 - R22

5/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow braking
• Dry braking

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

£222

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Wintrac Pro

R17 - R22

2.7/5

Comparison with Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330:

Vredestein better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

Vredestein worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/45 R18)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #5 of 12

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 finished 5th out of 12 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. It stood out particularly in cross aquaplaning, showcasing convincing driving characteristics on snowy roads, and offering very good safety reserves in wet conditions. The tyre demonstrated short braking distances in all weather scenarios and maintained a low rolling resistance, all while being offered at an appealing price. However, it was noted for producing increased noise levels when passing by.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 9

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2+	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #5 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	32,3	25
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #6 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	2	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

245/45 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	78% 79.4% 70.4% 78.2%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Upper-middle	£137 100 V
2.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%	Autobild 2020	Autozeitung 2025	Premium	£222 100 V + 1
3.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2020	Sportscars 2016	Premium	£180 96 V + 3
4.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2020		Premium	£192 100 H + 2
5.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Premium	£265 100 V
6.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£152 100 V
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Sportscars 2018	Sportscars 2016	Premium
8.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	Autobild 2020	Sportscars 2016	Premium	£158 96 V + 3
9.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%		Sportscars 2016	Premium	£223 100 V + 3
10.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£157 100 V
11.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£178 96 V + 4
12.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%			Upper-middle
13.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			AutoMotorSport 2022	Upper-middle	£106 100 V
14.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%		Sportscars 2016	Upper-middle
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Sportscars 2018		Premium
16.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	Autozeitung 2025	Lowcost	£114 0 V
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost
18.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%			Lowcost	£122 100 V
19.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Upper-middle	£128 100 V + 3
20.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£120 100 V + 2
21.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%			Upper-middle	£135 100 V + 1
22.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%			Upper-middle
23.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£141 100 V + 1
24.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%			Lowcost
25.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
26.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£107 100 V
27.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost
28.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
29.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%			Upper-middle	£138 100 V
30.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£110 100 V + 1
31.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		AutoMotorSport 2022	Upper-middle	£128 100 V
32.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£149 100 V
33.	Nokian WR A4		Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
34.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449				Upper-middle
35.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£237 100 H + 1
36.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
37.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
38.	Kormoran SNOW				Lowcost
39.	Fortune Fsr901		Autobild 2020		Lowcost
40.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%			Lowcost
41.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		Autobild 2020		Lowcost
42.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2020		Lowcost
43.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2				Lowcost

245/45 R18 100 V

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ContiWinterContact TS 850P

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