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Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV is a winter tyre with good snow traction and handling, as well as competent dry handling. Wet handling, dry braking and rolling resistance are less convincing.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P6 of 11 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Snow Dry, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 3,000miles driven
  • 4professional tests
  • 62sizes available

Tyre Reviews Score

Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

8.2/10

Better than 71% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2019 71% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 71% 8.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 65% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 67% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 55% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 12% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 86% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 73% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 66% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2019 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P6 / 11
  2. 2017 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test ACE · 235/55 R17 P7 / 8 Placing only
  3. 2016 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17 P5 / 10 Placing only
  4. 2016 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18 P6 / 8 Placing only

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV averages a finish of 6th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
6th Average
5th Best
7th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20162019

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test P6 of 11

Good

Strong: Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+

Every independent test of the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20192019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P6 / 11
20172017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre TestACE · 235/55 R17P7 / 8
20162016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17P5 / 10
20162016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18P6 / 8

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range46 sizes available

205-315Width35-75Profile15-23Rim97-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 46 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-75dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes255/65 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV stops 2.2% longer than premium rivals and 2% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 65/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV stops 4.4% longer than premium rivals and 4.2% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 55/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV stops 1% shorter than premium rivals and 2.4% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 67/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV's rolling resistance is 13.6% higher than premium rivals and 4.4% higher than mid-range rivals.
What is the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.
More questions about the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV (1)
What sizes does the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV come in?
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV is available in 62 sizes, ranging from 205-315/35-75 R15-23.
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Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Wear 90%
  • Handling 80%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Ice Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Road Feedback 70%

All 1 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
84%
Member
I bought these tires for my Hyundai Terracan. I only had All Season tires before, and driving in the winter wasn't so good when it snowed heavily, especially when it came to braking. These changed things significantly, as snow performance and snow braking are much better. Even in heavy snow I never had any problems,despite them not being designed for the off-road.

Dry performance is similar to that of the All Seasons, only in wet they are a bit lacking in feedback. Even so, they provide a good sense of safety. Comfort is also very good, there is no extra noise in the cabin. Apart from the feedback, the only other minor issue is some rolling resistance (subjective, not thoroughly tested), however I still recommend them, and I would buy again as the price was good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
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