Hankook Upper mid-range W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/45 R17.
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How the Winter i cept evo2 evaluated
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, snow from braking and handling only 
Snow 31 what it consists of Snow (2)
Wet 39 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 34 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – 
Economy 17 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 12 what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 stands in size 215/45 R17
Compared with 25 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 60 771 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 6 8.7 73 334 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 320 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 48 464 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 66 006 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 45 663 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 004 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 297 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 934 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 48 672 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 41 717 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 40 355 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 522 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 48 031 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 069 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 44 964 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 664 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 33 198 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 6.8 39 239 Ft better and cheaper Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 48 756 Ft This tyre 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 36 005 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 36 252 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 24 544 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 103 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.0 31 231 Ft Goodride SW608 XL 31 231 Ft −17 525 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 60 771 Ft +12 015 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (25)
- 1. 9.1 60 771 Ft +12 015 Ft
- 2. 8.7 73 334 Ft +24 578 Ft
- 3. 8.6 51 320 Ft +2 564 Ft
- 3. 8.6 48 464 Ft −292 Ft
- 5. 8.5 66 006 Ft +17 250 Ft
- 6. 8.4 45 663 Ft −3 093 Ft
- 7. 8.3 44 004 Ft −4 752 Ft
- 8. 8.1 42 297 Ft −6 459 Ft
- 9. 7.9 54 934 Ft +6 178 Ft
- 10. 7.8 48 672 Ft −84 Ft
- 11. 7.7 41 717 Ft −7 039 Ft
- 11. 7.7 40 355 Ft −8 401 Ft
- 13. 7.6 40 522 Ft −8 234 Ft
- 14. 7.5 48 031 Ft −725 Ft
- 15. 7.4 34 069 Ft −14 687 Ft
- 15. 7.4 44 964 Ft −3 792 Ft
- 17. 7.3 38 664 Ft −10 092 Ft
- 18. 7.2 33 198 Ft −15 558 Ft
- 19. 6.8 39 239 Ft −9 517 Ft
- 20. 6.6 48 756 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 005 Ft −12 751 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 252 Ft −12 504 Ft
- 23. 6.5 24 544 Ft −24 212 Ft
- 24. 6.1 36 103 Ft −12 653 Ft
- 25. 5.0 31 231 Ft −17 525 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 works out cheaper per 100 km.
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
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3PMSF Áno Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/45 R17.
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What owners say
If you own a BMW and are tired of run-flat tires, and you want to switch to regular tires without losing steering feel and driving dynamics while gaining comfort, you can buy this tire with peace of mind. It’s neither as soft and comfort-oriented with loose steering like a touring tire, nor as stiff and sharp as a run-flat. This is the BMW OEM tire for 17-inch wheels.
Bought these tyres factory mounted on BMW winter wheels. They turned out making the car uncomfortable and harsh on impacts. These winter tyres degraded the comfort of the car compared to the factory summer tyres (Pirelli P7C2). They were suprisingly dynamic to drive in the dry under the limit of grip for a winter tyre, although once driven harder, understeer appears brutally, making the car slightly unstable. Average behavior on wet and on snow.
I bought them brand new at a stupid low price. Situation and thoughts after 3 winters - they started great, absolutely great. However....
I never drive like a lunatic, but I have never felt secure that they will get me out of a corner if I mess it up due to lack of feedback (65 wall) but on couple of occasions I went into a corner way too fast and they didn´t even squeak and just pulled me out. Gradually they turned into an average tyre. Now (4th winter though) they feel like an old all season tyre - they slip, they lack grip and are louder than before (my hearing is not getting stronger). Perhaps the rubber is not good after this much time, it just looses grip. The other day my car completely failed to stop on a slippery road in 1st gear at the lights from 10km/h and it just went into the rear of a small renault with all season tyres that DID stop on the spot, not even the ABS worked. Only the registration plate plastic got cracked so... But this morning in similar conditions it went from 50 to 0 on a wet downhill at 0 degrees in about 2-3 seconds with some distance to spare to the car in front so I guess they still can work. Ice grip is always poor on all tyres.
Conclusion - do not buy old never worn tyres, they don´t feel secure at all after the second year.
I drove this tires for 5 winters (give my best not to drive them on high ambient temps) 75% sprinted motorway, in total 22000km. Always proper tire pressure and wheel alignment, everything.
First four year felt very good, secure and balanced in all aspects (dry, wet, snow all good). Not so good in deep snow but manageable.
Tires ages with time and that is expected. They were degrade over four years, but nothing major. What I didn't expect is that on 5th winter, with 5.5-6mm tread depth left, it felt like someone turned off the winter switch. The car were dancing on snow and couldn't maintain the given path, or steer on the roundabout... Completely different tire. Never drove summer tire on snow but this was one of my worst experience in 25 years of winter driving.
On inspection, ppl from tire center found that they developed like flat spots all around them.
I give them 8+ for first two years, 8 for next two, and 3 after that.
Very good winter tyres. Comfort is exemplary. Good feedback.