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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Winter
Upper-middle
8.7 /10 Recommended

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.

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18 Tests Price from: £100 82 Sizes 3PMSF M+S
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

HankookThis tyre
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow handling, Rolling resistance
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Mileage
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo2 W320
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof
6.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-Winter V906
5.6
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow handling, Rolling resistance
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking
UniroyalUpper-middle
WinterExpert
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow handling, Dry braking
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.7
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Mileage, Comfort
ToyoUpper-middle
Observe S944
6.7
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Snow handling
NokianUpper-middle
WR Snowproof P
7.5
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
10.0
Better at: Mileage, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Gravel traction
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Mileage, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow handling
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent all-weather performance with stable handling and short braking distances on wet roads, offering high safety margins.

Outstanding aquaplaning resistance, ensuring reliable performance and safety in heavy water conditions.

Superior winter performance with excellent snow traction and braking on snowy surfaces.

Dynamic handling with predictable steering, providing confidence in both dry and wet conditions.

Attractive price point for a premium tire, balancing performance and cost effectively.

Weaknesses

Some users noted longer dry braking distances compared to the excellent wet and snow braking, indicating inconsistent dry performance.

Elevated road and passing noise levels, which may affect overall driving comfort.

Average mileage performance, suggesting that longevity might be less impressive than expected for a premium tire.

Under heavy load or in certain winter conditions, the tire may exhibit understeer and less balanced handling.

History

Winter i*cept evo2 W3202015–20198.4Winter i*cept evo3 W3302020–20258.7Winter i*cept evo 48.4
2020

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was launched and replaced Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320.

2020
3× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#2Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R18#5
Autobild245/45 R18#6Exemplary
2021
1× Tested1× Winner
Autobild245/40 R181stTest winner
2022
1× Tested
Autobild245/40 R19#2Exemplary
2023
5× Tested
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#4Highly recommended
Autobild225/40 R18#4Exemplary
Autobild225/45 R18#6Good
Sportauto225/40 R18#6Good
Autobild225/45 R18#8
2024
3× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#4Recommended
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#5Exemplary
AUTOBILD235/35 R19#6Good
2025
4× Tested
SportautoBMW M4#4Very good
ADAC225/40 R18#5Good
Autobild225/40 R18#6Good
Autobild225/40 R18#14
2026

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 got replaced by Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4

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Tests (18)

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18 Tests 1× Winner 14× Recommended
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#5 Of 31 Tyres
ADAC2025
5thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2025
6thGood
BMW M135i
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#14 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2025
14th
BMW M135i
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AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#5 Of 12 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
5thExemplary
CUPRA Formentor
AUTOBILD Winter
235/35 R19
#6 Of 10 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
6thGood
BMW M135i
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2023
4thHighly recommended
BMW 3
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2023
4thExemplary
Toyota Yaris GR
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
6thGood
BMW 3
Sportauto Winter
225/40 R18
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Sportauto2023
6thGood
Audi S3
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#8 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild2023
8th
Wet braking: 35,2 m
BMW 3
Autobild Winter
245/40 R19
#2 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild2022
2ndExemplary
Cupra Formentor
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Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
Winner
Autobild2021
1stTest winner
Mercedes-Benz C
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#2 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild2020
2ndExemplary
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#5 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2020
5th
Wet braking: 32,3 m
BMW 5
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
6thExemplary
BMW 5
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Sizes (82)

215/60 R17From £100

3 Variants

96H.
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225/60 R17From £130

5 Variants

10399VHXLR0.
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235/45 R17From £127

2 Variants

97VHXL.
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235/50 R17From £148

1 Variants

100VXL
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245/40 R17From £146

1 Variants

95VXL.
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245/45 R17From £139

2 Variants

99VXL.
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245/55 R17From £180

1 Variants

102V.
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255/40 R17From £219

1 Variants

98VXL.
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Ratings

Tested 15× By professional organizations

●Test winner9× (60%)
●Good6× (40%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.5xxx/xx R19 9.3225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 10.0275/xx Rxx 10.0

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