Hankook Upper mid-range W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X
8.6 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 20 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
53 646 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (2)
Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8808563477848 SAP: 1026226
HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP
D B B Price from 53 646 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8808563565842 SAP: 1030945
HANKOOK W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP, HRS
D B B Price from 54 253 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563477848
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock
53 646 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
54 272 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
54 651 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
56 477 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
62 614 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
Rating and verdict
How the Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X evaluated
8.6 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,6 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 43 of 57
76 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 45 of 57
85 +3,0 %
snow traction
beats 28 of 47
73 +1,9 %
snow handling
beats 41 of 51
81 +1,9 %
Wet beats 55 of 66
84 +7,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 53 of 66
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 50 of 53
96 +9,5 %
wet handling
beats 36 of 52
77 +2,3 %
Dry beats 31 of 53
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 31 of 53
70 +1,3 %
dry handling
beats 28 of 50
65 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 8 of 36
23 +1,2 %
ice traction
beats 2 of 8
50 +3,6 %
Economy beats 30 of 53
58 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 9 of 53
24 −1,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 36 of 45
81 +11,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 20 of 53
39 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 2 of 52
2 −1,4 %
ride comfort
beats 10 of 33
37 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 84 % Snow 76 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 3× 1st–3rd place in 3 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 stands in size 225/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,6 53 646 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 646 Ft This tyre 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +7 267 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +9 129 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +7 267 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +9 129 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +9 129 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft −6 856 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft −2 465 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +4 991 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 646 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft −3 078 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +51 982 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft −13 571 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft −884 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft −5 237 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft −11 823 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft −1 513 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft −2 315 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft −10 859 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft −13 771 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft −4 347 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft −6 383 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft −8 610 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft −17 635 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft −11 007 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft −6 444 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft −11 522 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft −15 422 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft −17 868 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft −11 088 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft −7 860 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −23 750 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft −13 129 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +7 267 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 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.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1026226
EAN8808563477848
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 9×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
1×
1× Average placement 4,4
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
53 646,14 Ft
Lowest for the period
51 353,57 Ft
Highest for the period
54 650,64 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.