Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i*cept evo leads, 71–69 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 2 in 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 (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 +365Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 68 63 -
73
Wet
Level73Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 74 74 -
76
Snow
Winter i*cept evo +472Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 80 74 -
70
Comfort
Winter i*cept evo +268Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 71 66 -
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online – 65 -
67
Treadwear
WinterCraft WP72 +269Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 68 71 -
69
Handling
Winter i*cept evo +465Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 69 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 69 |
| Dry | 68 | 65 |
| Wet | 73 | 73 |
| Snow | 76 | 72 |
| Comfort | 70 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 69 |
| Handling | 69 | 65 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
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 WP72 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | −30.0 | 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 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 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept evo — better snow, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 76 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 69 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 68 vs 65 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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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.