Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 59 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Goodyear UltraGrip 8 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i cept evo3 leads, 77–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 16 tests Owners 74 · 22 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 48 in 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
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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74
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +175Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 78 73 -
80
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +686Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 84 78 -
73
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +578Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 75 75 -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip 8 +668Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 78 64 -
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Noise
No comparison33Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 10 -
71
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +374Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 74 73 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip 8 +772Why this score
Source UltraGrip 8 Winter i cept evo3 Reviews found online 79 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip 8 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 77 |
| Dry | 74 | 75 |
| Wet | 80 | 86 |
| Snow | 73 | 78 |
| Comfort | 74 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 33 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 74 |
| Handling | 79 | 72 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
UltraGrip 8
77
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | UltraGrip 8 | Winter i cept evo3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip 8
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions
- High level of ride comfort and refinement
- Low road noise compared to many winter tire competitors
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise for some specific vehicle applications
- Tread wear can be faster than average under heavy usage or high-speed driving
- Occasional reports of 'snappy' handling characteristics when pushed to the absolute limit
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 · Goodyear UltraGrip 8 | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 14 | 86 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip 8
77
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better wet, snow and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 if handling and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 79 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear UltraGrip 8 scores 74 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 86 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 78 vs 73 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 8
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.