Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3: 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 evo2 and Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 appear in 6 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 evo2 performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 evo2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 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 evo2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.9 | 81.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter i cept evo2
Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 2 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 121 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 11 | Avg rank 5.0 | Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.1 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept IZ3
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept evo2 or Hankook Winter i cept IZ3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 ranks better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Winter i cept IZ3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 appears in 5 independent tests, Hankook Winter i cept IZ3 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 →
