Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Across the dataset, Hankook consistently leads on objective safety metrics in the wet and in aquaplaning, while also edging snow braking/traction in most tests. Vredestein counters with sportier steering feel on wet circuits in select tests, lower noise, and attractive pricing/value in some sizes. The result is a clear pattern: Hankook as the safer, more rounded winter choice; Vredestein as the quieter, more dynamic alternative in certain wet handling scenarios.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | eleven | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | three |
While it might look like the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading aquaplaning safety (straight and curved) across most tests
- Consistently strong wet and snow braking with short stopping distances
- Lower rolling resistance in many sizes (efficiency/range benefit)
- Competitive pricing with frequent overall test wins and balanced performance
- Low exterior noise and good ride comfort
- Sporty, precise feel with strong wet handling in several tests
- Attractive value in some sizes due to lower price and excellent wear
- Competitive snow performance in select dimensions and snow circles
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.25% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eight dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 2.79% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 2.26% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 3.95% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Braking - Worn
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 4.91% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.03% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.09% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 5.61% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had 2.16% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during ten straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 floated at a 2.6% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eight curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 slipped out at a 12.61% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 0.79% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 5.16% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had 0.03% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.87% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 0.19% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro provided 2.06% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during five snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.6% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 2.88% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Noise
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during nine noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 1.79% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wear tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is predicted to cover 2.05% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wear: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 8.11% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Price
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during five price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 5.19% less than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had a 5.2% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Driver Reviews
Across 20 reviews, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 is described as a highly confidence-inspiring winter tyre with standout traction in snow and strong, predictable grip in wet conditions (often praised for stability and aquaplaning resistance). Many drivers also report good dry-road handling for a winter tyre and consider it excellent value versus premium brands. A smaller minority mention increased road noise or a firmer/less comfortable ride compared with their summer tyres, but this is not the dominant experience.
Based on 22 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tyres for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
Vredestein shines for cabin comfort and subjective feel: it's regularly quieter (wins 9 noise categories), often competitive to strong in wet handling laps, and delivers standout value in the TR UHP test thanks to lower price and excellent wear. However, it trails Hankook in aquaplaning resistance and is more variable in snow results. If your winter sees frequent rain and slush with highway standing water, Hankook is the safer bet. If you prioritize a quieter ride, crisp steering in the wet, and potential long-term value, Vredestein remains compelling.
Practical takeaway: choose Hankook for all-weather winter confidence and aquaplaning security; choose Vredestein if comfort, noise, and wet-lap feel are your top priorities, and your routes are less prone to deep water.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Hankook leads decisively (11 Hankook wins vs 3 Vredestein).
- Aquaplaning: Hankook dominates straight and curved categories (10-1 and 8-1).
- Snow: Hankook more often ahead in braking/traction/handling; Vredestein occasionally edges snow circle/handling in certain sizes.
- Noise: Vredestein is consistently quieter (9 category wins vs 1 for Hankook).
- Rolling resistance: Hankook generally lower (8-3), aiding fuel economy/range.
- Value profile: Vredestein showed best wear and cost/1000 km in TR UHP test; Hankook often cheaper at purchase in other tests.
Overall Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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