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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 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 5 + 18 road tests and 6 + 23 owner reviews. How we score

Winter i cept evo3 leads, 78–76 Narrow edge

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Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
Tire AGoodyear

UltraGrip 9+

Winter

± 6

Tests 75 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test (ice braking)

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.

  1. 67

    Dry

    Winter i cept evo3 +11
    78
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 13 tests6075
    Reviews found online7983

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 59.8 + 40% × 78.8 = 67

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 82.6 = 78

  2. 85

    Wet

    Winter i cept evo3 +5
    90
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 18 tests8692
    Reviews found online8386

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 83.1 = 85

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 91.8 + 40% × 86.3 = 90

  3. 80

    Snow

    Level
    80
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 18 tests8581
    Reviews found online7480

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 73.7 = 80

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 80.3 = 80

  4. 75

    Comfort

    UltraGrip 9+ +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests7672
    Reviews found online7474

    UltraGrip 9+: 40% × 75.7 + 60% × 74 = 75

    Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 71.7 + 60% × 73.9 = 73

  5. 69

    Noise

    UltraGrip 9+ +36
    33
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests7110
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 70.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 33

    No owner ratings of noise for UltraGrip 9+ 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. 76

    Treadwear

    Winter i cept evo3 +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests7277
    Reviews found online8281

    UltraGrip 9+: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 81.6 = 76

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

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Winter i cept evo3 +7
    81
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Reviews found online7481
  8. 78

    Efficiency

    UltraGrip 9+ +17
    61
    Why this score
    SourceUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 13 tests7861
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip 9+Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Relative Score 76 78
Dry 67 78
Wet 85 90
Snow 80 80
Comfort 75 73
Noise 69 33
Treadwear 76 79
Handling (owners) 74 81
Efficiency 78 61

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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.

DisciplineCategoryUltraGrip 9+Winter i cept evo3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% #13/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 94% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #9/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 97% #4/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #2/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #4/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 81% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 91% #9/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 97% #6/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 97% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 100% #1/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 87% #21/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 100% #2/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 98% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #7/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 97% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 94% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #5/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 94% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 69% #11/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 89% #4/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 78% #6/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 89% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% #3/16 · 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test 98% #10/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #2/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 81% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 77% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test 90% #3/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #7/20 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #9/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 79% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 79% #4/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/16 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test #8/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A UltraGrip 9+

Pros

  • Strong cold-weather and wet grip, with one owner describing wet grip at 0–10°C as feeling as sure-footed as in the dry
  • Capable snow and ice performance in the conditions reported, including hill climbs past stranded vehicles and handling of icy rural roads
  • Comfortable and quiet on the road, with some noise noted only on concrete surfaces; one reviewer found it quieter than a Nokian WRD4

Cons

  • Long-term durability is largely unproven, as reviewers had covered only about 1,000 to 8,000 km and several said it was too early to judge wear
  • Snow and ice performance was not tested extensively, since mild winters or limited exposure meant some owners could not comment on severe conditions
  • Snow traction was reported as not matching a Nokian WRD4 in one second-hand comparison
All owner themes in the UltraGrip 9+ 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 · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1986
Rim diameters14″ – 16″17″ – 22″
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Narrow edge: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ if noise and efficiency matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 69 vs 33 on noise.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ scores 78 vs 61 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 78 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 81 vs 74 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Which is better in the wet, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 78 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 80 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+, 69 vs 33 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 79 vs 76 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, UltraGrip 9+ or Winter i cept evo3?

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+, 78 vs 61 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