Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricGoodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used219
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.66.6
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score85.294

    Tire Lab Score

    85.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    94
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Hankook Winter i cept evo3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 5.0
    877
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.5
    2
    Avg rank 5.4
    133
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.7
    221
    Avg rank 6.4
    238
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 12.0
    1
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Avg rank 6.7
    724
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    2
    Hankook Winter i cept evo3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 5.9
    14
    Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    💧 Wet: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    🧊 Ice: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 12.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.7 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    📏 Mileage: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.0 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 or Hankook Winter i cept evo3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 shows better mileage performance than the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Winter i cept evo3 in 19.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →