Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 82 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Falken Eurowinter HS01 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 14 + 16 road tests and 35 + 22 owner reviews. How we score
Winter i cept evo3 leads, 78–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 16 tests Owners 82 · 22 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 5 tests that measured wet braking for both, Eurowinter HS01 won 1 and Winter i cept evo3 won 4 (average 93% vs 97% of the best).
- In 5 tests that measured snow braking for both, Eurowinter HS01 won 1 and Winter i cept evo3 won 4 (average 94% vs 97% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, Eurowinter HS01 won 2 and Winter i cept evo3 won 0 (average 97% vs 95% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured dry handling for both, Eurowinter HS01 won 0 and Winter i cept evo3 won 3 (average 98% vs 99% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Eurowinter HS01 won 2 and Winter i cept evo3 won 1 (average 100% vs 98% of the best).
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77
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +178Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 12 tests 74 76 Reviews found online 82 82 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 97% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 98% 99% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 82.4 = 77
Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 82.2 = 78
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86
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +490Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 16 tests 85 93 Reviews found online 87 86 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 100% 98% Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–4 93% 97% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 96% 99% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 87.1 = 86
Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 92.6 + 40% × 86.4 = 90
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68
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +1280Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 16 tests 61 80 Reviews found online 79 80 Snow Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–4 94% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 96% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 92% 96% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 78.8 = 68
Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80 + 40% × 80.1 = 80
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75
Comfort
Eurowinter HS01 +372Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 69 70 Reviews found online 78 74 Eurowinter HS01: 40% × 68.7 + 60% × 78.4 = 75
Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 70.2 + 60% × 73.9 = 72
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55
Noise
Eurowinter HS01 +2233Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 12 tests 41 10 Reviews found online 77 ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 97% 96% Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 40.7 + 40% × 76.9 = 55
Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 33
No owner ratings of noise for Winter i cept evo3. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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76
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +278Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests 71 77 Reviews found online 82 81 Eurowinter HS01: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 82.2 = 76
Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 80.7 = 78
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77
Handling (owners)
Winter i cept evo3 +481Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Reviews found online 77 81 -
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Efficiency
Winter i cept evo3 +5567Why this score
Source Eurowinter HS01 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 12 tests 12 67 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 76% 85%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken Eurowinter HS01 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
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| Relative Score | 75 | 78 |
| Dry | 77 | 78 |
| Wet | 86 | 90 |
| Snow | 68 | 80 |
| Comfort | 75 | 72 |
| Noise | 55 | 33 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 78 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 12 | 67 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Eurowinter HS01
78
/ 100
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 5 tests that ran both, Falken Eurowinter HS01 finished ahead 0 times and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 5 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eurowinter HS01 | Winter i cept evo3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 95% | +1.7 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −0.9 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 98% | +1.8 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 97% | −4.2 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% | 100% | −3.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% | 99% | −2.9 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% | 97% | −2.6 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 98% | −1.8 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% | 96% | −3.9 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 60% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 91% #13/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 96% | +1.5 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% #7/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 89% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% | 85% | −8.4 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
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| Price | Cost | 67% | 66% | +0.4 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R19 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #20/20 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #9/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 68% #10/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 79% #4/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/56 | #9/56 | – | 0–5 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eurowinter HS01
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong traction and handling in deep snow and ice
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
- Inconsistent braking confidence on wet or slick asphalt for a small subset of drivers
- Increased road noise at higher speeds or when over-inflated
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 · Falken Eurowinter HS01 | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 99 | 86 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 32 | 32 |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Falken Eurowinter HS01
78
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Narrow edge: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better efficiency, snow and wet. Pick the Falken Eurowinter HS01 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 67 vs 12 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 55 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 80 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 90 vs 86 on wet.
Tire A · Falken Eurowinter HS01
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Which is better in the wet, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 86 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 80 vs 68 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 55 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Falken Eurowinter HS01, 75 vs 72 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Eurowinter HS01 or Winter i cept evo3?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 67 vs 12 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