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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 and the Winter Activa SV-2 were tested.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Number of tests
18
3
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
5.1
23.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
119
11

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%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
96%
Dry braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Dry handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
91%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
59%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
36%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
59%
Wet handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
42%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
57%
Snow braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
58%
Snow cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Snow handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
50%
Snow traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
56%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
90%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
80%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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