Tests 82 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 vs Vredestein Wintrac — 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 3 + 9 road tests and 4 + 5 owner reviews. How we score
Winter I*cept Evo 4 is ahead, 82–75
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Tests 75 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 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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83
Dry
Winter I*cept Evo 4 +776Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 81 77 Reviews found online 84 74 Winter I*cept Evo 4: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 84.3 = 83
Wintrac: 60% × 77.2 + 40% × 73.6 = 76
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91
Wet
Winter I*cept Evo 4 +685Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 94 87 Reviews found online 86 81 Winter I*cept Evo 4: 60% × 93.6 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
Wintrac: 60% × 87.3 + 40% × 81.2 = 85
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75
Snow
Level75Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 76 72 Reviews found online ≈ 72 (est.) 79 Winter I*cept Evo 4: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 72.4 (est.) = 75
Wintrac: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 78.6 = 75
No owner ratings of snow for Winter I*cept Evo 4. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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85
Comfort
Winter I*cept Evo 4 +1273Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 89 72 Reviews found online 83 74 Winter I*cept Evo 4: 40% × 89.2 + 60% × 82.5 = 85
Wintrac: 40% × 71.5 + 60% × 73.8 = 73
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75
Noise
Wintrac +277Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 81 85 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Winter I*cept Evo 4: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75
Wintrac: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 77
No owner ratings of noise for Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac. 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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78
Treadwear
Winter I*cept Evo 4 +1365Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 74 61 Reviews found online 83 70 Winter I*cept Evo 4: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 83.4 = 78
Wintrac: 60% × 61.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 65
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85
Handling (owners)
Winter I*cept Evo 4 +1570Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Reviews found online 85 70 -
72
Efficiency
Wintrac +375Why this score
Source Winter I*cept Evo 4 Wintrac Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 72 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 | Vredestein Wintrac |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 75 |
| Dry | 83 | 76 |
| Wet | 91 | 85 |
| Snow | 75 | 75 |
| Comfort | 85 | 73 |
| Noise | 75 | 77 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 72 | 75 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Winter I*cept Evo 4
75
/ 100
Wintrac
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 Evo 4 | Wintrac | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 92% #11/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 70% #13/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #11/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #9/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 98% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 85% #9/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 98% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #5/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 98% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 71% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 98% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/14 · 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 71% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 54% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #6/14 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter I*cept Evo 4
Pros
- Very strong dry grip and sporty, precise handling, with one reviewer describing cornering as predictable and 'on rails'
- Excellent wet performance and grip, noted in multiple reviews
- High ride comfort, including good damping of bumps. One reviewer rated it better than a summer Bridgestone Alenza.
Cons
- Noise increases at speeds above about 100 km/h, according to one reviewer
- Steering feels slightly softer than on summer tires, according to one reviewer
- No reviewer has yet tested snow or ice performance, so winter capability is unverified in this dataset
Tire B Wintrac
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling on snow and ice
- High above-average performance and grip on wet roads
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Limited steering feedback and road feel
- Pricing is close to established premium options, leaving less of a value gap
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 | B · Vredestein Wintrac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 86 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac
Winner: Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Vredestein Wintrac if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 scores 85 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 scores 85 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac
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Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Which is better in the wet, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, 91 vs 85 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, 83 vs 76 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, 85 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, 78 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter I*cept Evo 4 or Wintrac?
Vredestein Wintrac, 75 vs 72 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