Tests – · none yet Owners 75 · 28 reviews
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 28 + 28 owner reviews. How we score
Winter i*cept evo leads, 73–70 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 28 reviews
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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70
Dry
Winter i*cept evo +565Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 71 63 Winter i*cept evo: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 70
WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65
No road tests of dry for Winter i*cept evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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76
Wet
Winter i*cept evo +274Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 78 76 Winter i*cept evo: 60% × 74.4 (est.) + 40% × 77.5 = 76
WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 73.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 74
No road tests of wet for Winter i*cept evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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77
Snow
Winter i*cept evo +374Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 82 76 Winter i*cept evo: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.3 = 77
WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.6 = 74
No road tests of snow for Winter i*cept evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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71
Comfort
Winter i*cept evo +566Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 72 65 Winter i*cept evo: 40% × 69.4 (est.) + 60% × 72.2 = 71
WinterCraft WP72: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66
No road tests of comfort for Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 64 WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 66
No road tests of noise for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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70
Treadwear
Level70Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 72 73 Winter i*cept evo: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 70
WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 70
No road tests of treadwear for Winter i*cept evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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72
Handling (owners)
Winter i*cept evo +666Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 72 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 70 |
| Dry | 70 | 65 |
| Wet | 76 | 74 |
| Snow | 77 | 74 |
| Comfort | 71 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo
70
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Winter i*cept evo | WinterCraft WP72 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/9 2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test | #2/2 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | – | 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 WP72
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and deep snow conditions
- Great value and budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-one premium brands
- Surprisingly low noise levels and high comfort for a winter tire
Cons
- Some users reported vague high-speed handling or a 'jelly' sidewall feel at speeds over 50-60 mph
- A few mentions of increased noise compared to standard all-season tires
- Potential for flat-spotting due to nylon cord construction, making balancing difficult for some
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
70
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Narrow edge: Hankook Winter i*cept evo — better handling, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 72 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 70 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 71 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 77 vs 74 on snow.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Which is better in the wet, Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Hankook Winter i*cept evo, 70 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Hankook Winter i*cept evo, 77 vs 74 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Hankook Winter i*cept evo, 71 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter i*cept evo or WinterCraft WP72?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 70 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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