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 Michelin CrossClimate — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate leads, 73–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2015 AutoBild All Season 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
CrossClimate +775Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 68 73 -
73
Wet
CrossClimate +275Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 74 76 -
75
Snow
Winter i*cept evo +768Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 79 64 -
70
Comfort
CrossClimate +272Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Reviews found online 71 75 -
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Noise
No comparison69Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 -
67
Treadwear
CrossClimate +572Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 68 71 -
69
Handling
CrossClimate +372Why this score
Source Winter i*cept evo CrossClimate Reviews found online 69 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept evo | Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 73 |
| Dry | 68 | 75 |
| Wet | 73 | 75 |
| Snow | 75 | 68 |
| Comfort | 70 | 72 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 72 |
| Handling | 69 | 72 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Winter i*cept evo
73
/ 100
CrossClimate
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 | CrossClimate | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/7 · 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/10 · 2015 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | −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 CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo | B · Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept evo
73
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Hankook Winter i*cept evo if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i*cept evo scores 75 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 75 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 72 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate scores 72 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept evo
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate
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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.