Hankook Winter i cept evo3

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

Tire review data from 14 tire reviews averaging 86% over 99,160 miles driven, and 16 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 91%
Wet Grip 91%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 85%
Wear 86%
Comfort 76%
Buy again 88%
Snow Grip 93%
Ice Grip 86%

First On Market May 2021
Wheel Size 17 - 22"
Width 195 - 315mm
Profile 30 - 60
Rolling Resistance B - D
Wet Grip B - C
Noise (dB) 70 - 75
Winter Rating 3PMSF Rated

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

This tire replaced the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

16

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
4th of 9 tires
  • 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 tires.
  • 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 tires 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.
Recommended 2024 Winter Test Hankook Winter i cept evo3 View Full Test >>
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
6th of 11 tires
  • 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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2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
5th of 13 tires
  • 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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Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
225/60R17 99 H C B 72
225/60R17 99 H C B 70
225/60R17 103 V XL C B 72
225/60R17 99 H C B 72
18 inch
255/35R18 94 V XL D B 73
245/45R18 100 V XL D B 72
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 72
245/45R18 100 V XL D B 72
245/45R18 100 V XL D B 72
245/40R18 97 V XL C B 72
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 72
225/40R18 92 V XL D B 72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XL D B 72
20 inch
245/35R20 95 W XL C B 72
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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 tire, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 220 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2020