Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 - Reviews and tests 2025

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.

Performance Analysis: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Dry braking

Snow handling

Wet handling

Comfort

Snow traction

Snow braking

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Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 110%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 100%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 100%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 90%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 90%

Snow

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 110%

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 110%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 105%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 100%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 90%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 90%

Dry road - safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 110%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 105%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 100%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 100%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 90%

Dry road - sportiness

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 110%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 105%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 100%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 90%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 90%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 90%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 85%

Mileage

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 130%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 120%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 115%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 95%

Aquaplaning

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 90%

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 90%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 85%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 80%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 80%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 75%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 60%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 60%

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Make

Model

Timeline

2020

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

2020

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)

2021

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was tested 2x (Tyre Reviews,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R18 test.

2022

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was tested 1x (Autobild)

2023

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was tested 5x (Autobild,...)

2024

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was tested 3x (TYRE REVIEWS,...)

Sizes

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is made in 93 sizes, starting from 215/60 R17 up to 255/40 R22.

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was featured:

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TYRE REVIEWS Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
recommended
Ranked #4 of 6

Name
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
good
Ranked #6 of 10

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 finished 6th out of 10 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Good'. The testers appreciated its convincing driving qualities on dry and wet surfaces, as well as its strong aquaplaning resistance and short braking distances in the wet, all offered at a moderate price. Additionally, it excelled in rolling resistance and wet circle cornering. However, the tire showed limited winter properties with a tendency to understeer.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2	2	2-
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #5 of 12

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 finished 5th out of 12 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. It stood out particularly in cross aquaplaning, showcasing convincing driving characteristics on snowy roads, and offering very good safety reserves in wet conditions. The tyre demonstrated short braking distances in all weather scenarios and maintained a low rolling resistance, all while being offered at an appealing price. However, it was noted for producing increased noise levels when passing by.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 11

Achieving a remarkable 4th place out of 11 participants, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 secured its position as a top performer with a final rating of 'Exemplary'. This premium winter tire was highly praised for its exceptional safety margins in aquaplaning, showcasing unparalleled performance in both cross and longitudinal aquaplaning tests. It was noted for its stable handling across various weather conditions and boasted short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Moreover, its competitive price point further solidified its appeal. However, a slight drawback mentioned was its marginally elevated road noise. Nonetheless, the tire's strengths significantly overshadowed this minor criticism, marking it as an exemplary choice for winter conditions.

Name
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #6 of 9

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 secured a mid-range 6th position out of 9 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Good'. This tyre stood out for its high safety margins on snow and excellent aquaplaning prevention, reflecting its superior performance in snow handling and aquaplaning resistance. Additionally, it was noted for its comfort and impressive dry braking capabilities. However, it was critiqued for its pronounced understeer under high load changes and its less balanced performance in wet conditions, alongside being the noisiest tyre in terms of rolling noise. Despite these drawbacks, its strengths in critical safety aspects and comfort make it a commendable choice for winter conditions.

Name
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 11

Name
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
good
Ranked #6 of 20

Securing the 6th position among 20 competitors, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 performed impressively, earning a final rating of 'Good'. This tyre showcased commendable winter properties, with standout features including dynamic dry handling and exceptional aquaplaning safety reserves, particularly excelling in Aquaplaning - cross and Aquaplaning - longitudinal disciplines. However, it was noted for its average mileage performance. This blend of qualities underlines its prowess in ensuring a balanced and safe driving experience during the winter months.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	2	3+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #8 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	35,2	30,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 9

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2+	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 9

Name
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
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Source: www.tyrereviews.com

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #5 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	32,3	25
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #6 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	2+	2	2	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	1-	2	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (8x)				85% (4x)
Highly recommended	Highly recommended	Exemplary	Test winner	Good	Recommended
1x	1x	5x	1x	3x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R18	R19
96.7% (9x)	90% (3x)

Ratings x Width

225/xx Rxx	235/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx
95.7% (7x)	85% (2x)	100% (3x)

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