Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i cept evo3 is ahead, 77–70
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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)
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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69
Dry
Winter i cept evo3 +675Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 69 73 -
72
Wet
Winter i cept evo3 +1486Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 72 78 -
72
Snow
Winter i cept evo3 +678Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 73 75 -
67
Comfort
Winter i cept evo3 +168Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 65 64 -
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Noise
No comparison33Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 10 -
68
Treadwear
Winter i cept evo3 +674Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 70 73 -
73
Handling
SNOWCONTROL Serie II +172Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II Winter i cept evo3 Reviews found online 73 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
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| Relative Score | 70 | 77 |
| Dry | 69 | 75 |
| Wet | 72 | 86 |
| Snow | 72 | 78 |
| Comfort | 67 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 33 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 74 |
| Handling | 73 | 72 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
SNOWCONTROL Serie II
77
/ 100
Winter i cept evo3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | SNOWCONTROL Serie II | Winter i cept evo3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Pros
- Fantastic grip and control in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Exceptional longevity and slow, even tread wear over multiple seasons
- Short and predictable braking distances on slippery surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable road noise during regular driving
- Some users feel they are relatively expensive for what they offer
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 86 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
77
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — better wet, dry and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 86 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 75 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 78 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 74 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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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.