Tests 75 · 16 tests Owners 74 · 22 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 48 in 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i cept evo3 is ahead, 74–69
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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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75
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +1065Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 73 63 -
86
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +1373Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 91 – Reviews found online 78 74 -
78
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +672Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 75 74 -
68
Comfort
Level68Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 64 66 -
33
Noise
WinterCraft WP72 +3366Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 10 – Reviews found online – 65 -
74
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +569Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 73 71 -
72
Handling
Winter i cept evo3 +765Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 72 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 69 |
| Dry | 75 | 65 |
| Wet | 86 | 73 |
| Snow | 78 | 72 |
| Comfort | 68 | 68 |
| Noise | 33 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 69 |
| Handling | 72 | 65 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
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 WP72 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking 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 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 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 evo3 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP72 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 66 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 86 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 75 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 72 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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.