Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests

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    Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5: 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 X / W330A and Semperit Speed Grip 5 appear in 12 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 X / W330A 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 Semperit Speed Grip 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 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 X / W330A and Semperit Speed Grip 5 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 X / W330A's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330ASemperit Speed Grip 5
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used012
    Best rank#1
    Avg rank11.0
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score89.7

    Tire Lab Score

    89.7
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330ASemperit Speed Grip 5Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 9.3
    221
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 9.6
    12
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 11.1
    112
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    Semperit Speed Grip 5
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 12.1
    Semperit Speed Grip 5

    💧 Wet: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.1, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A vs Semperit Speed Grip 5

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to no data for the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A or Semperit Speed Grip 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks higher on average than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Semperit Speed Grip 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 ranks better than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit Speed Grip 5 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook WiNter i*cept evo3 X / W330A appears in 0 independent tests, Semperit Speed Grip 5 in 12.

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