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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Hankook (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 92% compared to 87% of the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A has B wet grip rating, whereas 79% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.4
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
106
118

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
78%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Wet Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
88%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Dry Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Dry Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
88%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Snow Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Snow Traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
63%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Noise Exterior
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
77%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
63%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
63%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View
STRAßENVERKEHR
Winter
2024235/55 R18View

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