Tests 79 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (wear)
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Dunlop Winter vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X — 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 4 + 5 road tests and 2 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
Winter is ahead, 76–69
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Tests 72 · 5 tests Owners 67 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV 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.
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73
Dry
Winter +667Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 75 69 Reviews found online 71 65 Winter: 60% × 75 + 40% × 70.9 = 73
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 68.9 + 40% × 65.3 = 67
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79
Wet
Winter +277Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 81 81 Reviews found online 77 71 Winter: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 76.8 = 79
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 70.8 = 77
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78
Snow
Level78Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 80 81 Reviews found online 74 73 Winter: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74 = 78
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 81.3 + 40% × 72.6 = 78
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73
Comfort
Winter +1558Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 76 ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 72 53 Winter: 40% × 75.8 + 60% × 71.9 = 73
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 40% × 65.4 (est.) + 60% × 52.7 = 58
No road tests of comfort for Winter i*cept evo3 X. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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74
Noise
Winter +3440Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 79 23 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 22.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 40
No owner ratings of noise for Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X. 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.
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78
Treadwear
Winter +1365Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 83 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online ≈ 72 (est.) 65 Winter: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 72.3 (est.) = 78
Winter i*cept evo3 X: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 65
No owner ratings of treadwear for Winter. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Winter i*cept evo3 X. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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71
Handling (owners)
Winter +467Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Reviews found online 71 67 -
74
Efficiency
Winter +767Why this score
Source Winter Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 74 67
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 69 |
| Dry | 73 | 67 |
| Wet | 79 | 77 |
| Snow | 78 | 78 |
| Comfort | 73 | 58 |
| Noise | 74 | 40 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 67 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 67 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Winter
69
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo3 X
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.
| Discipline | Category | Winter | Winter i*cept evo3 X | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 91% #7/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 89% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #5/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #2/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #8/11 · 2026 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #3/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 94% #8/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 90% #5/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | #7/11 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Winter i*cept evo3 X
Pros
- Exceptional performance and traction in various snow conditions (fresh, compact, and heavy wet snow)
- Strong braking capability and confidence in low temperatures and wet roads
- Cost-effective alternative compared to tier-one premium brand tires
Cons
- High noise levels reported by some users
- Ride comfort can feel stiff or uncomfortable on certain SUV applications
- Compound feels too soft in warm weather conditions above 13 degrees Celsius
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 62 | 72 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Dunlop Winter
69
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
Winner: Dunlop Winter — better noise, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop Winter scores 74 vs 40 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter scores 73 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Dunlop Winter scores 74 vs 67 on efficiency.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
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Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Which is better in the wet, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 77 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Dunlop Winter, 73 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Dunlop Winter, 74 vs 40 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Dunlop Winter, 73 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Dunlop Winter, 78 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter or Winter i*cept evo3 X?
Dunlop Winter, 74 vs 67 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