Hankook Upper mid-range W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
48 433 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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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.
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Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 8808563649344 SAP: 1037820
HANKOOK W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4, RP
C B B Price from 48 433 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563649344
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock
48 433 Ft
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
50 849 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 7 days
52 072 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 evaluated
9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 41 of 55
75 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 45 of 55
90 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 33 of 49
78 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 27 of 49
60 +1,2 %
Wet beats 60 of 65
93 +10,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 62 of 65
97 +13,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 40 of 51
83 +10,7 %
wet handling
beats 36 of 49
83 +1,9 %
Dry beats 47 of 50
95 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 41 of 50
89 +3,0 %
dry handling
beats 46 of 48
99 +2,1 %
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 46 of 50
93 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 40 of 49
85 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 37 of 42
89 +8,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 23 of 50
48 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 39 of 49
88 +1,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 95 % Wet 93 % Economy 93 % Snow 75 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 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 W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 stands in size 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,1 48 433 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −11 724 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +8 052 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −11 724 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +8 052 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +8 052 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +2 487 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +14 169 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +3 073 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft −372 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft −3 151 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft −6 458 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft −2 469 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +3 721 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +8 019 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +3 383 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft −5 926 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft −6 904 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft +550 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft −10 776 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft −256 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft −7 248 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft −11 096 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft −3 155 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft −7 385 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft −15 621 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft −11 724 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1037820
EAN8808563649344
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
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 W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4.
Compare →
Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 48 983 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1
from 48 433 Ft
Reference tyre
Bridgestone
BLIZZAK 6
9.1
from 56 485 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 3×
Wins 
1×
1× Top 3 
2×
2× Average placement 2,7
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
48 432,72 Ft
Lowest for the period
43 004,53 Ft
Highest for the period
48 512,73 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.