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 Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i*cept evo is ahead, 71–60
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Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #12 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 (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
Winter i*cept evo +1454Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 62 Reviews found online 68 41 -
73
Wet
Winter i*cept evo +766Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 74 52 -
76
Snow
Winter i*cept evo +670Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 80 65 -
70
Comfort
Winter i*cept evo +1555Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 71 40 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 -
67
Treadwear
Winter i*cept evo +364Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 68 57 -
69
Handling
Winter i*cept evo +2742Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 69 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 60 |
| Dry | 68 | 54 |
| Wet | 73 | 66 |
| Snow | 76 | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 64 |
| Handling | 69 | 42 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo
60
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
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 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #12/10 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 | +20.0 | 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 WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 17″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
60
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept evo — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 69 vs 42 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 70 vs 55 on comfort.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 68 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 73 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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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.