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Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4
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9.8 /10 Recommended

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 is a premium winter tyre for passenger cars and SUVs, replacing the i*cept evo 3. It features a new tread design with diagonally cut blocks and an improved center groove for lower rolling noise and better snow performance. Hankook claims a 15% increase in mileage and lower rolling resistance due to an optimized silica compound.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

HankookThis tyre
Winter i*cept evo 4
9.8
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5
9.8
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.0
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
8.4
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.7
Better at: Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Comfort
DunlopPremium
Winter
7.6
Better at: Snow traction, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.3
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
P Zero Winter 2
8.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 3
8.3
Worse at: Comfort
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.4
Better at: Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
MatadorBudget
MP93 Nordicca
6.4
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
G-FORCE WINTER 2
8.2
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.0
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
7.9
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
KleberUpper-middle
KRISALP HP3
7.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Balanced performance

Affordable price

History

Winter i*cept evo2 W3202015–20197.8Winter i*cept evo3 W3302020–20268.7Winter i*cept evo 420269.8

What is new compared to Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Replaces the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 premium winter tyre

New tread design with diagonally cut blocks and an improved centre groove

Optimized silica compound targets lower rolling resistance and a claimed 15 percent mileage gain

Tuned for improved snow braking and traction

2026

Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 was launched and replaced Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330.

2026
3× Tested1× Winner
Autobild102V1stExemplary
AUTO BILD102V XL#3Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R19#4
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Tests (3)

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3 Tests 1× Winner 2× Recommended
Autobild Winter
102V
Winner
AUTO BILD Winter
102V XL
#3 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Winter
245/45 R19
#4 Of 50 Tyres

Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Exemplary2× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 10.0xxx/xx R19 10.0225/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 made?
Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 is made in Hungary.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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