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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (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%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 87% compared to 72% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
18
22
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
5.1
6.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
119
61

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Dry braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Dry handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Dry steering response
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Dry Handling Objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Wet braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Wet handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Wet Handling Objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Snow braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Snow cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Snow handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Snow handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%
Snow Handling Objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
77%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Exterior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Exterior Noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
50%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Mileage
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Price
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Price/value
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%

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Tread pattern comparison

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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