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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Imperial SnowDragon UHP (2026)

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Upper-middle
HankookHankook

Winter i*cept evo3 W330

8.7
R17 – R22
VS
Imperial SnowDragon UHPBudget
ImperialImperial

SnowDragon UHP

1.7
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Imperial (11%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 87% compared to 17% of the Imperial SnowDragon UHP. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 and the SnowDragon UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Imperial
SnowDragon UHP
Number of tests
18
6
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
5.1
24.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
119
68

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
95%
Dry braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
86%
Dry handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
89%
Wet braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
80%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Wet handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
78%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
92%
Snow braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
96%
Snow cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
90%
Snow handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
87%
Snow traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
94%
Ice
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Ice braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
98%
Exterior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
89%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Imperial SnowDragon UHP
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2021225/40 R18View

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