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

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

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 X W330A
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Dry lane changing
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Safety
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry steering response
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet safety
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet side guide
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Snow cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow handling - objective
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Exterior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Interior noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
77%
Price/value
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
STRAßENVERKEHR
Winter
2024235/55 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023235/60 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
ARBÖARBÖ
Winter
2023235/55 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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