Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52: 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/W330 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 11 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 evo3/W330 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 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/W330 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 0 | 11 |
| Best rank | — | #1 |
| Avg rank | — | 10.5 |
| Latest test | — | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 4.7 311 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 12.7 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 9.2 112 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.7 2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
💧 Wet: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
☀️ Dry: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
❄️ Snow: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
🧊 Ice: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
📏 Mileage: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks better than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3/W330 appears in 0 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
