Tests 72 · 5 tests Owners 67 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 76 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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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68
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +876Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 75 Reviews found online 65 78 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
76
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +581Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 80 81 Reviews found online 71 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 93% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 93% 100% -
76
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +783Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 81 88 Reviews found online 69 76 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Slalom (% of best) 97% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 98% 100% -
63
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1073Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Reviews found online 56 76 -
41
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +4788Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 25 99 Reviews found online – 72 -
65
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +570Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Reviews found online 65 74 -
66
Handling
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +773Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo3 X Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Reviews found online 66 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 77 |
| Dry | 68 | 76 |
| Wet | 76 | 81 |
| Snow | 76 | 83 |
| Comfort | 63 | 73 |
| Noise | 41 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 70 |
| Handling | 66 | 73 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo3 X
77
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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 | Winter i*cept evo3 X | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 94% #3/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 85% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +8.5 | Same test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #9/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −3.0 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #3/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% #10/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 89% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −12.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #10/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 60% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 65% #10/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 67% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | −55.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #3/11 · 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #2/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 97% #3/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Same test |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.6 | Same test |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 90% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −5.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #8/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #8/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.4 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #10/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i*cept evo3 X
Pros
- Outstanding traction and braking performance in various snow conditions (fresh, compact, and heavy wet snow)
- Superior wet and dry grip in low temperatures (below 4°C)
- Cost-effective alternative compared to other premium brand winter tires
Cons
- Significantly high levels of tire noise
- Stiff and uncomfortable ride quality
- Becomes overly soft and less composed on dry roads when temperatures exceed 13°C
Tire B Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
- High tread life and durability over long distances
- Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 72 | 71 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 23″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 41 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 73 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 76 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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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.