Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 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 Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 appear in 20 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 Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 76/100, based on 1 test.
How the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Hankook Winter i cept evo3 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 76.3 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 877 | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 5.4 133 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 2 | Avg rank 6.4 238 | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 12.0 1 | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.7 724 | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.9 14 | Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 |
💧 Wet: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
☀️ Dry: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 8.0 for the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.
❄️ Snow: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
🧊 Ice: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
📏 Mileage: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 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 Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.
🔋 Efficiency: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 or Hankook Winter i cept evo3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 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 Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 appears in 1 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 →
