Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (83%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2019 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo2 W320 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 85% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 has C wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter i*cept evo2 W320 is made in Hungary and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.