4 600+ tyres 100+ tests 460 000+ prices tracked
Standard
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 245/45 R17 among 31 available
tested only in R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
57 635 Ft
in 245/45 R17
Choose your size

Which sizes it's made in

Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.

1
Widthin millimetres
2
ProfileAspect ratio (%)
3
Rim diameterin inches
4
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.

5
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 (1)

Your size 245/45 R17 99V XL EAN: 8808563648101 SAP: 1037696
HANKOOK W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 57 635 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
View prices →
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 245/45 R17 among 31 available
tested only in R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 28 of 37
77 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 2 tests
beats 29 of 37
90 +3,2 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 16 of 28
78 +2,6 %
snow handling 2 tests
beats 16 of 32
60 +1,2 %
Wet from 8 measurements · 3 tests
beats 41 of 42
99 +11,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 41 of 42
97 +13,3 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 27 of 32
83 +10,7 %
wet handling 2 tests
beats 27 of 32
83 +1,9 %
Dry from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 30 of 32
95 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 27 of 32
89 +3,0 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 30 of 31
99 +2,1 %
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 2 tests
beats 29 of 32
92 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 27 of 32
85 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 25 of 29
89 +8,1 %
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 2 tests noise only
beats 14 of 32
47 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 25 of 31
88 +1,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 99 % Dry 95 % Economy 92 % Snow 77 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 245/45 R17 from 3 testy in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 245/45 R17 3. place of 31 rated
🏆 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
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 stands in size 245/45 R17

Compared with 19 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 19 compared
+1,7 above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (19)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 70 593 Ft +12 958 Ft
  2. 1. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 This tyre 57 635 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 54 754 Ft −2 882 Ft
  4. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 76 459 Ft +18 824 Ft
  5. 5. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 52 855 Ft −4 780 Ft
  6. 5. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 47 607 Ft −10 028 Ft
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 53 382 Ft −4 253 Ft
  8. 8. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 51 041 Ft −6 595 Ft
  9. 9. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 60 764 Ft +3 129 Ft
  10. 10. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 55 573 Ft −2 062 Ft
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 40 463 Ft −17 172 Ft
  12. 10. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 48 539 Ft −9 096 Ft
  13. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 66 192 Ft +8 557 Ft
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 43 441 Ft −14 194 Ft
  15. 15. 6.7 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 47 401 Ft −10 234 Ft
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 63 470 Ft +5 834 Ft
  17. 17. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 49 083 Ft −8 552 Ft
  18. 18. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 48 624 Ft −9 011 Ft
  19. 19. 4.5 Minerva S210 XL M+S 37 405 Ft −20 230 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 245/45 R17
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1037696
EAN8808563648101
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (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 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 →
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
Hankook
W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
6.6
from 63 470 Ft
This tyre
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1
from 57 635 Ft
Reference tyre
Compare →
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 XL
Nokian Tyres
SNOWPROOF 1 XL
7.4
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 1×
Top 3 2×
Average placement 2,7
2026
3. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
Detail →
4. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
Detail →
1. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R17.

Current lowest
57 635,14 Ft
↗ 1,93 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
56 541,24 Ft
3.11.2026
Highest for the period
57 635,14 Ft
7.11.2026
57 635,14 56 541,24 57 635,14 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 56 541,24 Ft 3.11.2026: 57 510,68 Ft 4.11.2026: 57 439,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 57 442,00 Ft 5.11.2026: 57 278,27 Ft 6.11.2026: 57 306,00 Ft 7.11.2026: 57 520,84 Ft 7.11.2026: 57 635,14 Ft 8.11.2026: 57 635,14 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

Do you drive on these tyres?

Sign in and write a review — you'll help others choose.

Sign in