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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 87% compared to 44% of the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7. The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 and the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Number of tests
18
13
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
5.1
12.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
119
93

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
89%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
70%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Wet Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
65%
Wet Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
57%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
71%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
71%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Dry Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
69%
Dry Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
60%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Snow Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
71%
Snow Traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
64%
Snow Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
55%
Snow Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
51%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
70%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Noise Exterior
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
61%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
90%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
60%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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