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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 9 + 18 road tests and 20 + 23 owner reviews. How we score

Winter i cept evo3 leads, 78–74 Narrow edge

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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Tire AContinental

WinterContact TS 850 P

Winter

± 5

Tests 76 · 9 tests Owners 72 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Tire BHankook

Winter i cept evo3

Winter

± 4

Tests 76 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 23 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 2 and Winter i cept evo3 won 1 (average 96% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, WinterContact TS 850 P won 0 and Winter i cept evo3 won 3 (average 96% vs 97% of the best).
  1. 71

    Dry

    Winter i cept evo3 +7
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 13 tests7175
    Reviews found online7183
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–292%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%99%

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 70.7 = 71

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 82.7 = 78

  2. 84

    Wet

    Winter i cept evo3 +6
    90
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 18 tests8892
    Reviews found online7786
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–296%99%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–196%95%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–099%99%

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 77.2 = 84

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 91.9 + 40% × 86.3 = 90

  3. 73

    Snow

    Winter i cept evo3 +7
    80
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 18 tests7681
    Reviews found online6880
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–396%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–193%94%

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 68.1 = 73

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 80.3 = 80

  4. 70

    Comfort

    Winter i cept evo3 +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests7272
    Reviews found online6874

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 68.4 = 70

    Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 71.8 + 60% × 74 = 73

  5. 67

    Noise

    WinterContact TS 850 P +34
    33
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 13 tests6710
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–098%95%

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 67

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Winter i cept evo3 +7
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests7277
    Reviews found online7181
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–091%83%

    WinterContact TS 850 P: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 71.4 = 72

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 77 + 40% × 81 = 79

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Winter i cept evo3 +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Reviews found online7482
  8. 80

    Efficiency

    WinterContact TS 850 P +18
    62
    Why this score
    SourceWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 13 tests8062
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–187%86%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental WinterContact TS 850 PHankook Winter i cept evo3
Relative Score 74 78
Dry 71 78
Wet 84 90
Snow 73 80
Comfort 70 73
Noise 67 33
Treadwear 72 79
Handling (owners) 74 82
Efficiency 80 62

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Winter i cept evo3

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 3 tests that ran both, Continental WinterContact TS 850 P finished ahead 1 times and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinterContact TS 850 PWinter i cept evo3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% 95% −3.0 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% +0.1 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% 99% −2.6 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Wet Braking Wet 96% 95% +0.6 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Wet Handling Wet 99% 99% +0.8 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Snow Braking Snow 96% 97% −1.5 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Snow Handling Snow 97% 99% −1.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Snow Traction Snow 93% 94% −0.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Noise Noise 98% 95% +2.5 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Wear Treadwear 91% 83% +7.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% 86% +0.8 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 61% 87% −25.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #17/20 #18/20 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Value Cost 71% 78% −7.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Overall Ranking Overall #7/13 #1/13 – 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test · 245/40 R18

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
All owner themes in the WinterContact TS 850 P review

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
All owner themes in the Winter i cept evo3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available12286
Rim diameters15″ – 22″17″ – 22″
Tread depth10 - 11/32″—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common3939

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Narrow edge: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better handling, dry and snow. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P if noise and efficiency matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 67 vs 33 on noise.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P scores 80 vs 62 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 82 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 78 vs 71 on dry.

Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
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WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Which is better in the wet, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 84 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 78 vs 71 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 80 vs 73 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, 67 vs 33 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 73 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 79 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterContact TS 850 P or Winter i cept evo3?

Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, 80 vs 62 on our efficiency score.

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.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology