Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus: 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus appear in 22 tests, 3 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 3 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 prefer the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 19 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 35.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94 | 80.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 877 | Avg rank 43.7 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 133 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 238 | No data | 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 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 2 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 14 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 43.7 for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept evo3 or Tracmax S210 Ice Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 ranks higher on average than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 shows better mileage performance than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 appears in 19 independent tests, Tracmax S210 Ice Plus in 3, with 3 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 →
