Tests 76 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — 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 18 + 5 road tests and 23 + 15 owner reviews. How we score
Winter i cept evo3 is ahead, 78–73
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Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 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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78
Dry
Level78Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 3 tests 75 75 Reviews found online 83 83 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 82.6 = 78
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 83.2 = 78
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90
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +1080Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 5 tests 92 76 Reviews found online 86 86 Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 94% 86% Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 91.8 + 40% × 86.4 = 90
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 85.6 = 80
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80
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +1466Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 5 tests 81 57 Reviews found online 80 79 Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 93% Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 80.1 = 80
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 57 + 40% × 78.9 = 66
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73
Comfort
BluEarth Winter V905 +275Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 72 72 Reviews found online 74 77 Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 71.7 + 60% × 74 = 73
BluEarth Winter V905: 40% × 72.4 + 60% × 77.1 = 75
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33
Noise
BluEarth Winter V905 +3063Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests 10 60 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 33
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 60.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 63
No owner ratings of noise for Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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79
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +1069Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 77 66 Reviews found online 81 74 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 77 + 40% × 81 = 79
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
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81
Handling (owners)
BluEarth Winter V905 +283Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Reviews found online 81 83 -
61
Efficiency
BluEarth Winter V905 +869Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 3 tests 61 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 73 |
| Dry | 78 | 78 |
| Wet | 90 | 80 |
| Snow | 80 | 66 |
| Comfort | 73 | 75 |
| Noise | 33 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 61 | 69 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
73
/ 100
BluEarth Winter V905
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead 1 times and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Winter i cept evo3 | BluEarth Winter V905 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 81% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 86% | +8.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 87% #21/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 84% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% | 93% | +4.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 94% #4/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 94% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 89% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 78% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 92% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 90% #3/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 76% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #9/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #6/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 79% #4/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 77% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/48 | #22/48 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
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 BluEarth Winter V905
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice
- Strong performance on cold, wet, and dry pavement
- High level of steering precision and road feedback
Cons
- Reports of higher-than-average road noise
- Mixed feedback on tread longevity, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional understeer in wet conditions when temperatures are higher
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 132 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 44 | 44 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 63 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 80 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 90 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 79 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
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Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Which is better in the wet, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 80 vs 66 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 63 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 79 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter i cept evo3 or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 61 on our efficiency score.
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