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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
52%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
89%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Wet Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
94%
Wet Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
38%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
87%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
76%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
95%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
67%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
71%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
69%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
Dry Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
48%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Snow Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Snow Traction
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
47%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Snow Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
51%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
80%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
70%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Noise Exterior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
81%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
61%
Ride Comfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
78%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Rolling Resistance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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