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 Winter i cept evo2 SUV is a middle-of-the-field performer in independent winter tyre tests. Its clearest strengths are on snow, where testers have praised both traction and handling, with a reassuring sense of control. It also handles well on dry roads, although that does not extend to equally strong dry braking, where it has fallen behind rivals.
Wet performance is less consistent. Testers have criticised its wet handling and lateral stability, and one also noted a weakness in wet braking. Aquaplaning results have varied, with one tester recording very good resistance despite concerns elsewhere. Noise and comfort are mixed too, so refinement should not be assumed in every situation. Rolling resistance is relatively high, which can increase fuel consumption. It suits an SUV driver who places particular importance on snow traction and handling, but anyone seeking the strongest wet-road control or shortest dry stopping distances should consider alternatives.
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, SnowDry, ValueRelative 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.
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 66/100, 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.
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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.
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