Hankook Winter i cept evo3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 delivers a well-balanced winter package with standout aquaplaning safety and consistently strong snow braking/handling, translating to frequent top-third overall finishes (avg. 4.8 over 16 tests) and one Recommended award. Wet grip is usually solid but not class-leading, and dry braking tends to be mid-pack. Its biggest drawbacks are high external noise and, in several tests, elevated rolling resistance.
Overall, the tyre excels in water evacuation and offers dependable snow control, with occasional test wins, but is held back from the very top by noise and efficiency tradeoffs.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18): 94.9 km/h and 2.88 m/s²
• 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild Sportscars (225/40 R18): 102.2 km/h and 3.21 m/s²
• 1st curved aquaplaning in 2023 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• 2nd curved aquaplaning in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (245/45 R18)
Snow Braking and Handling Strong
• 1st snow braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (225/45 R18)
• 2nd snow handling in 2024 TR UHP test (235/35 R19) and 2023 Sport Auto (225/40 R18)
• Top-3 snow braking/handling cluster in 2021 Auto Bild Sportscars (245/40 R18): 2nd snow braking, 2nd snow handling
• 2nd snow braking and 2nd snow traction in 2023 TR UHP (255/40 R19)
Overall Consistency and Awards Moderate
• 1st overall in 2022 AutoBild Sportscars UHP (245/40 R19)
• 4th overall in 2023 Tyre Reviews (225/45 R18) with strong subjective scores
• Recommended in 2024 TR Performance Winter (235/35 R19)
Wet Handling/Braking (general) Moderate
• Wet braking/handling 2nd-4th in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (multiple wet subtests 2nd place)
• Wet handling 3rd in 2022 AutoBild Sportscars UHP; wet braking mid-top (4th/10)

Performance Weaknesses

Noise (External) Strong
• Loudest in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (74.6 dB, 13/13)
• Loudest in 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars (73.2 dB, 11/11)
• Loudest in 2023 AutoBild Sportscars (73.6 dB, 12/12)
• Bottom tier noise in multiple tests (e.g., 2023 Sport Auto 9/9; 2021 TR 10/10)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
• 8.98 kg/t (8/9) in 2024 TR Performance Winter
• 9.36 kg/t (11/12) in 2023 AutoBild Sportscars
• 8.79 kg/t (19/22) in 2023 Auto Bild (225/45 R18)
• Exception: 1st place 7.84 kg/t in 2023 TR UHP, but generally mid-to-poor elsewhere
Dry Braking/Handling Moderate
• Dry braking frequently mid-pack: 2024 AB Sportscars 8/11 (+17.7%), 2023 TR 11/13 (+26.5%)
• Dry handling often mid to lower: 2024 TR Performance Winter 8/9 (+5.1%), 2023 TR UHP 5/6
Wet Braking (peak performance) Minor
• 2024 TR Performance Winter: 8/9 wet braking (+30.8% from best)
• 2023 TR UHP: 5/6 wet braking (+14.5% from best)
• 2023 Sport Auto: 7-9/9 across wet handling/circle despite strong aquaplaning

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Excellent.

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning

Weak:
Noise