Hankook Winter i cept evo3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 74 · 22 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 16 tests
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The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers praising its exceptional wet grip, deep snow traction, and impressive value compared to premium competitors. While a few users note minor drawbacks regarding comfort or increased noise levels, the general consensus highlights it as a well-balanced, high-performing winter tire.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
74/100From 22 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers praising its exceptional wet grip, deep snow traction, and impressive value compared to premium competitors. While a few users note minor drawbacks regarding comfort or increased noise levels, the general consensus highlights it as a well-balanced, high-performing winter tire.
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
- Stable handling and responsive performance on dry and winding roads
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
Worth knowing
- Fitted successfully across various European hatchbacks, sedans, and crossovers (such as Audi A4 Allroad, Ford Puma ST, and Nissan Qashqai) with positive feedback on wet and twisty road performance.
- One EV owner noted that while grip was great, the tire was noticeably louder than their summer tires.
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16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 High Performance Winter tire Test · 275/35 R19
4th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 6 | |
| Noise | 6th of 6 |
Source: Sport Auto
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
14th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 21st of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 31 | |
| Noise | 30th of 31 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 6th of 31 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
5th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 12 | |
| Noise | 12th of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test · 235/35 R19
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Price | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 9 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 Sports Cars Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 18th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
8th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter tire Test · 245/40 R19
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/45 R19
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
9th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 21st of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter tire Test · 245/40 R18
1st of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 13 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 13 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 13 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 13 | |
| Noise | 11th of 13 | |
| Price | 4th of 13 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Wear | 14th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
5th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
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