Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X and Lassa Competus Winter 2 appear in 7 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Lassa Competus Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 evo 3 X is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Lassa Competus Winter 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X if
- You prefer the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.6 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Lassa Competus Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X | Lassa Competus Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 315 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Avg rank 6.0 | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.1 341 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 51 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Lassa Competus Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.8 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.1 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X vs Lassa Competus Winter 2
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.3 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X or Lassa Competus Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Lassa Competus Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Lassa Competus Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Lassa Competus Winter 2 ranks better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X appears in 6 independent tests, Lassa Competus Winter 2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →