Tests 75 · 9 tests Owners 71 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: WinterContact TS 850 P and Winter i cept evo3 are level at 74.
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Tests 75 · 16 tests Owners 74 · 22 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +374Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 75 Reviews found online 71 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
83
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +386Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 87 91 Reviews found online 77 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
73
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +578Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 79 Reviews found online 69 75 Snow Braking (% of best) 96% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 92% 98% -
71
Comfort
WinterContact TS 850 P +368Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 70 Reviews found online 69 64 -
64
Noise
WinterContact TS 850 P +3133Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 10 Reviews found online 64 – -
71
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +374Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 75 Reviews found online 69 73 -
74
Handling
WinterContact TS 850 P +272Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 850 P Winter i cept evo3 Reviews found online 74 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 74 |
| Dry | 71 | 74 |
| Wet | 83 | 86 |
| Snow | 73 | 78 |
| Comfort | 71 | 68 |
| Noise | 64 | 33 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 74 |
| Handling | 74 | 72 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 850 P
74
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 850 P | Winter i cept evo3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −3.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 91% #7/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +9.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 96% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 87% #4/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −36.9 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 71% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 78% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −7.4 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 91% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 83% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | +7.7 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/6 · 2014 AutoBild 235/35 R19 Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/56 · 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview | +22.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #17/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 95% #13/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/10 · 2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #5/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −6.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #8/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 94% #11/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 91% #13/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #14/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 99% #4/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 850 P
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and dry conditions
- Low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Predictable handling and good feedback on cold, ungritted roads
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
- High initial purchase price
- Mixed performance on ice and slush for certain drivers
Tire B Winter i cept evo3
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and outstanding aquaplaning resistance
- Outstanding snow and ice traction providing high confidence in winter storms
- Great value for money compared to Tier-1 brands like Michelin or Goodyear
Cons
- Slightly increased noise levels or humming compared to summer tires
- Mixed feedback on ride comfort, with some finding them stiffer
- Longer braking distances reported by a few users in specific conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 122 | 86 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Too close to call: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 are within 2 points overall. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is stronger on noise and comfort. Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is stronger on snow, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 64 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 78 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 71 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 74 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.