Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210: 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 evo3 and Imperial ICE PlusS210 appear in 20 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 evo3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Imperial ICE PlusS210 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 evo3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial ICE PlusS210 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter i cept evo3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 19 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94 | 83.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Imperial ICE PlusS210
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 877 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 133 | Avg rank 6.0 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 238 | Avg rank 12.0 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 12.0 1 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 724 | Avg rank 7.0 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 2 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 14 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 12.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 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, Hankook Winter i cept evo3 or Imperial ICE PlusS210?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ranks higher on average than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial ICE PlusS210 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ranks better than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 appears in 19 independent tests, Imperial ICE PlusS210 in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
