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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 87% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 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 Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
18
2
Best position
#1
#8
Average position
5.1
12.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
119
10

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Dry braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Dry handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Wet braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
94%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Wet handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
74%
Snow braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Snow cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Snow handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
99%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
71%
Snow traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
92%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Mileage
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
93%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Price
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
98%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Price/value
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
99%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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