Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i*cept evo leads, 71–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 5 tests Owners 67 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre 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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68
Dry
Level68Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 68 65 -
73
Wet
Winter i*cept evo3 X +376Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 74 71 -
76
Snow
Level76Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 80 69 -
70
Comfort
Winter i*cept evo +763Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Reviews found online 71 56 -
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Noise
No comparison41Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Professional tests (TWG score) – 25 -
67
Treadwear
Winter i*cept evo +265Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Reviews found online 68 65 -
69
Handling
Winter i*cept evo +366Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo Winter i*cept evo3 X Reviews found online 69 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 70 |
| Dry | 68 | 68 |
| Wet | 73 | 76 |
| Snow | 76 | 76 |
| Comfort | 70 | 63 |
| Noise | – | 41 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 65 |
| Handling | 69 | 66 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo
70
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo3 X
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 | Winter i*cept evo | Winter i*cept evo3 X | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 17% #6/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i*cept evo
Pros
- Exceptional grip and capability in deep snow and ice
- Favorable price-to-performance/value ratio compared to premium brands
- Good aquaplaning resistance and handling in heavy rain
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet weather traction reported by some drivers
- Prone to wheelspin under acceleration in damp or cold conditions
- Squirmy feel or reduced stability in warmer weather or at high highway speeds
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 5 | 72 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
70
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
Too close to call: Hankook Winter i*cept evo and Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X are within 2 points overall. Hankook Winter i*cept evo is stronger on comfort and handling. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X is stronger on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 70 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 69 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X scores 76 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X
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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.