Hankook Winter i cept evo3

The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is a Ultra High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 13 tyre reviews averaging 86% over 96,660 miles driven, and 16 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 92%
Wet Grip 92%
Road Feedback 75%
Handling 86%
Wear 86%
Comfort 77%
Buy again 87%
Snow Grip 93%
Ice Grip 86%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size17 - 22"
Width195 - 315mm
Profile30 - 60
Rolling ResistanceC - D
Wet GripB - C
Noise (dB)71 - 75
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Winter i cept evo3 is ranked 15th of 43 Winter Ultra High Performance tyres.

This tyre replaced the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

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Tests Included

16

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tyre Test Results

The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
4th of 9 tyres
  • The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed best in dry braking and showed strong performance in deep water aquaplaning.
  • It struggled in snow traction, finishing last among the premium tyres.
  • The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 showed some strong points, particularly in dry braking where it led the pack, and in aquaplaning resistance. It also performed well on ice. However, it struggled in snow traction, finishing last among the premium tyres in this crucial winter performance aspect. Subjectively, it received positive feedback for its predictable and linear steering feel. While not matching the top performers' overall balance, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 still offers good performance in many areas.
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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
5th of 13 tyres
  • Convincingly good driving characteristics on snowy roads, very good safety reserves for aquaplaning, short braking distances in all weather conditions, low rolling resistance, pleasantly fair price.
  • Increased road noise.
  • Excellent.
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2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
6th of 11 tyres
  • Convincing driving qualities on dry and wet roads. Good aquaplaning resistance. Short wet braking distances. Moderate price.
  • Limited winter qualities with a tendency to understeer.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
17 inch
225/60R17 99 HCB72
225/60R17 99 HCB72
225/60R17 103 V XLCB72
18 inch
225/40R18 92 V XLDB72
225/40R18 92 V XLDB72
245/45R18 100 V XLDB72
245/40R18 97 V XLCB72
255/35R18 94 V XLDB73
245/45R18 100 V XLDB72
225/40R18 92 V XLDB72
245/45R18 100 V XLDB72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XLDB72
20 inch
245/35R20 95 W XLCB72
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Top 3 Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Reviews

Given 48% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (225/40 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
Very uncomfortable tyre, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 218 - tyre reviewed on November 1, 2020
Given 94% while driving a Volvo V90 D4 (245/45 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
For my style of driving - average, comfort, mixed city+highway is very well balanced. I was looking for well balanced winter tyre (best for grip and breaking on wet) and at the end I decided to try new W330 iCept Evo 3 because of good test results on exact tyre size I needed. Price was also much better than GY or Michelin and performance pretty close/similar so it was no beainer for me. I can’t comment on wear and fuel consumption but it is slightly higher than with my summer GY UG 9 (which is expected).
Helpful 79 - tyre reviewed on February 21, 2021
Given 79% while driving a Volkswagen GTi Mk6 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Very good tyres. What surprised me is just how good the wet grip is under hard acceleration. For the price I've been very satisfied. I don't have any major complaints so far and I can only recommend this tyre.
Helpful 68 - tyre reviewed on May 14, 2021
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Given 89% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDI 177bhp quattro (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 1,000 easy going miles
I bought this tyre after I read review on this site,I fit it on my audi a4 allroad and this tyre is awesome.Im completely blown away in wet driveing ,I drive through water deep 4-5cm with 80-100km/h and I dont have 1mm feedback to my steering wheel nothing to pull itd from my hands...In the dry condition tyre is excellent.I drive a little bit on snow and ice and I think its great.This is best tyre I ever have.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on November 25, 2024
Given 78% while driving a Kia Motors Pro ceed (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 21,130 spirited miles
Overall a good tire. It had amazing traction in the dry and good in snow/ice, launch traction in the wet was a bit suboptimal, but once it got going the wet handling was superb. It felt very safe and aquaplanning resistance is the best I've seen from a winter tire thus far. Responsiveness was nice and it was coupled with a sense of stability. Handled nicely and predicatbly even when overtaking on snow covered roads (thorugh a snow median in between tire marks).

When it comes to drawbacks: these wore out faster than I had anticipated. Four winters and 34k km on Eastern European roads killed them. There were harsh use conditions though and a slight rim-damage accident (undiagnosed for a couple of months) could have also impacted their lifespan. The Hankooks are not the quietest or most comfortable, but I don't really care for that in a hot hatch. Nothing negatively outside of the norm in my opinion, but nothing spectacular in this regard either.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 14, 2024
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Given 95% while driving a Ford S Max (225/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
Had these on my car last year after doing some research I didn't want to spend £200 on winter tyres so bought these... let me tell you you will never look back, we had some snow and a few cars was stuck but not me!! These are amazing in the snow will stick with these every year.. my only advice is change all 4 not just your front as you find you have that good of grip on your front your back end just spins out, this will happen trust me.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 1, 2024
Given 90% while driving a Ford Puma (225/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,330 average miles
In the summer of 2023, I bought my first performance car (Ford Puma ST Ultimate, 200hp 320Nm). Since I still needed winter tyres, I started looking at all Tyre Reviews' tests to investigate which seemed to be the best choice for me. I was looking for an all-rounder, one that scored above average in all areas. I live in Belgium, so scoring well in wet conditions was a priority. For me, this tyre feels super. Loses practically nothing of its sporty performance, excellent grip when accelerating and cornering.
Due to circumstances, I also drove for a few days in dry and sunny weather (20°C) and even then I was impressed by this tyre. I will repurchase this one immediately!
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on June 11, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Audi S5 (245/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
After reviewing Tyre Review data I selected the Hankook tires, and it helped the dealership was having a winter sale… $1800CAD including factory rims was a great deal.

It’s been two seasons now with three conditions being dry, then wet, then snow by the number of driving days. On dry roads to ride is comfortable with stable handling and the grip is assured and precise with on ramps, long and medium corners. They lose some composure with sharp turning, and the braking takes a little longer than I’d like. This is probably the least inspiring aspect of all the parameters. Wet performance is very good, with turn and corners being very assured. And the wet braking feels better in the wet than the dry? Not sure how but that’s the way it feels. The best part now… The snow is just a blast with these Hankooks. Very grippy whether braking, accelerating or turning the vehicle; this tire does it all in the snow.

After just under 10,000 km the tread looks unused, with more than 7mm across each tire.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on February 16, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Lexus ls460l (/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 50,000 spirited miles
Been running hankook winter ipike for over 10 years. Short summer seasons in Wyoming and there is no reason to change to a summer tire. Great value and an awesome tire. Never any punctures or other road hazard repairs. Ipike grip like claws in the snow. Tried the icept tire on my lexus 460 as ipike do not come in my size. Usual hankook quality. Awesome traction in wet snow or ice. Very stable in the snow. Love them and can't beat the price. Under $600 for 4 tires.
Helpful 42 - tyre reviewed on July 8, 2022
Given 99% while driving a Jeep compass (225/60 R17) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Excellent grip on snow. Excellent tires, I would recommend to everyone. Buy again 100%.
Helpful 54 - tyre reviewed on January 12, 2022
Given 88% while driving a VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI Bluemotion (245/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Much better than my old Conti or Bridgestone. Haven’t tried them in snow yet, but they are extremely good value. Some complain about comfort on these, but this is a winter tyre, and as such it is way better than ant other I have tried!
Helpful 49 - tyre reviewed on October 29, 2021
Given 85% while driving a Nissan Qashqai 2018 (215/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Got this tires for my Qashqai and I am quite happy with them so far. Grip is good om wet road, feedback and handling are also very good. Only used them for month so can"t comment on wear.
Helpful 65 - tyre reviewed on November 15, 2020