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 245/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
50 935 Ft
in 245/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
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.
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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 (3)
Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808563478807 SAP: 1026307
HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP
D B B Price from 50 935 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808563565835 SAP: 1030944
HANKOOK W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP, HRS
D B B Price from 60 331 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808563571096 SAP: 1031400
HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP, FOAM
D B B Price from 61 740 Ft 
Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563478807
Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
50 935 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
58 566 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
59 250 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
53 563 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
57 493 Ft
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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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 44 of 60
74 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 45 of 60
85 +3,0 %
snow traction
beats 34 of 54
73 +1,9 %
snow handling
beats 40 of 53
81 +1,9 %
Wet beats 57 of 69
83 +7,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 55 of 69
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 54 of 56
96 +9,5 %
wet handling
beats 38 of 55
77 +2,3 %
Dry beats 35 of 55
65 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 37 of 55
70 +1,3 %
dry handling
beats 30 of 52
65 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 11 of 41
23 +1,2 %
ice traction
beats 3 of 9
50 +3,6 %
Economy beats 31 of 55
57 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 12 of 55
24 −1,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 38 of 49
81 +11,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 22 of 56
40 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 2 of 55
2 −1,4 %
ride comfort
beats 13 of 37
37 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 83 % 🏆 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 245/45 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,6 50 935 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 51 768 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 977 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 260 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 72 057 Ft Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 50 935 Ft This tyre 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 990 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 45 352 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 525 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 330 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 60 386 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 55 623 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 081 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 49 134 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 45 120 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 153 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 926 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 251 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 449 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 53 768 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 40 917 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 175 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 487 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 47 591 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 52 774 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 172 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 33 872 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 009 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −16 925 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +834 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −16 925 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +834 Ft rank in the group of 28 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (28)
- 1. 9.1 51 768 Ft +834 Ft
- 1. 9.1 55 977 Ft +5 042 Ft
- 1. 9.1 62 260 Ft +11 325 Ft
- 4. 9.0 72 057 Ft +21 123 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 935 Ft
- 5. 8.6 61 990 Ft +11 056 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 352 Ft −5 583 Ft
- 7. 8.3 49 525 Ft −1 410 Ft
- 9. 8.1 48 330 Ft −2 605 Ft
- 10. 7.8 60 386 Ft +9 451 Ft
- 10. 7.8 46 106 Ft −4 828 Ft
- 12. 7.7 55 623 Ft +4 689 Ft
- 13. 7.6 47 081 Ft −3 854 Ft
- 13. 7.6 49 134 Ft −1 801 Ft
- 15. 7.5 45 120 Ft −5 815 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 153 Ft −4 782 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 926 Ft −3 009 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 251 Ft −10 683 Ft
- 16. 7.4 52 449 Ft +1 514 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 768 Ft +2 833 Ft
- 21. 6.9 40 917 Ft −10 018 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 175 Ft +5 240 Ft
- 23. 6.8 38 487 Ft −12 447 Ft
- 24. 6.7 47 591 Ft −3 344 Ft
- 25. 6.4 52 774 Ft +1 839 Ft
- 26. 6.1 47 172 Ft −3 763 Ft
- 27. 5.8 33 872 Ft −17 062 Ft
- 28. 5.0 34 009 Ft −16 925 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1026307
EAN8808563478807
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
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X.
Compare → 
Falken
EUROWINTER HS01
7.3
from 74 388 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Hankook
W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X
8.6
from 50 935 Ft
Reference tyre
Falken
EUROWINTER HS02PRO
7.4
from 47 926 Ft
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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
50 934,62 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 722,53 Ft
Highest for the period
51 667,41 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.