Tests 75 · 16 tests Owners 74 · 22 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i cept evo3 is ahead, 74–62
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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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74
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +1856Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 65 Reviews found online 73 41 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
86
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +2066Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 91 76 Reviews found online 78 52 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 95% -
78
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +870Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 73 Reviews found online 75 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 95% Snow Handling (% of best) 95% 98% -
68
Comfort
Winter i cept evo3 +1355Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 64 40 -
33
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +4073Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 10 78 -
74
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +1064Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 69 Reviews found online 73 57 -
72
Handling
Winter i cept evo3 +3042Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 72 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 62 |
| Dry | 74 | 56 |
| Wet | 86 | 66 |
| Snow | 78 | 70 |
| Comfort | 68 | 55 |
| Noise | 33 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 64 |
| Handling | 72 | 42 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
62
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
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 evo3 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #7/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 97% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 85% #18/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 86% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #11/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 49% #4/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −33.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 78% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 82% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 89% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 88% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 9% #11/14 · 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #7/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 95% #10/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #7/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 88% #8/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +8.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #14/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i cept evo3
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and outstanding aquaplaning resistance
- Outstanding snow and ice traction providing high confidence in winter storms
- Great value for money compared to Tier-1 brands like Michelin or Goodyear
Cons
- Slightly increased noise levels or humming compared to summer tires
- Mixed feedback on ride comfort, with some finding them stiffer
- Longer braking distances reported by a few users in specific conditions
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 evo3 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
62
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 73 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 72 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 86 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 74 vs 56 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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.