Tests 76 · 17 tests Owners 82 · 22 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 W.drive 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 17 + 2 road tests and 22 + 17 owner reviews. How we score
Winter i cept evo3 is ahead, 78–69
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Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (snow 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
Winter i cept evo3 +969Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests 75 67 Reviews found online 82 71 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 81.9 = 78
W.drive V905: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 71.1 = 69
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90
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +1674Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 92 74 Reviews found online 86 73 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 92.1 + 40% × 86.2 = 90
W.drive V905: 60% × 73.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 74
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80
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +1367Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 80 72 Reviews found online 80 59 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 79.5 = 80
W.drive V905: 60% × 72.4 + 40% × 58.8 = 67
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73
Comfort
Winter i cept evo3 +865Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 72 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 74 64 Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 71.6 + 60% × 73.7 = 73
W.drive V905: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 63.7 = 65
No road tests of comfort for W.drive V905. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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33
Noise
W.drive V905 +3164Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests 10 63 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 33
W.drive V905: 60% × 62.9 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 64
No owner ratings of noise for Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): 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 +1168Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 77 64 Reviews found online 81 73 Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 77 + 40% × 81.1 = 79
W.drive V905: 60% × 64 + 40% × 73.1 = 68
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81
Handling (owners)
Winter i cept evo3 +1071Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Reviews found online 81 71 -
62
Efficiency
W.drive V905 +365Why this score
Source Winter i cept evo3 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 1 tests 62 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Yokohama W.drive V905 |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 69 |
| Dry | 78 | 69 |
| Wet | 90 | 74 |
| Snow | 80 | 67 |
| Comfort | 73 | 65 |
| Noise | 33 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 71 |
| Efficiency | 62 | 65 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
69
/ 100
W.drive 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.
| Discipline | Category | Winter i cept evo3 | W.drive V905 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 98% #11/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 91% #20/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 81% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 93% #9/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 92% #14/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #16/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 94% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 96% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 89% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 67% #17/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 84% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
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| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #9/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | #15/20 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 79% #4/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 59% #14/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | #4/5 2022 Consumer Reports Performance Winter/Snow Tires | – | 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 W.drive V905
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep and fresh snow
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple winter seasons
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher-than-average road noise levels at highway speeds
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some reports of aquaplaning sensitivity
- Potential for reduced grip when temperatures rise above 10-15°C
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | B · Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
69
/ 100
Yokohama W.drive V905
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better wet, snow and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 64 vs 33 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 90 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 80 vs 67 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 79 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Tire B · Yokohama W.drive V905
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Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Which is better in the wet, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 78 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 80 vs 67 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 64 vs 33 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 73 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 79 vs 68 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter i cept evo3 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 65 vs 62 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