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W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV

6.6 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
157,20 €
in 255/55 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.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 8808563407463 SAP: 1020634
HANKOOK W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV, RP, HRS
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 157,20 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Hankook W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV evaluated

6.6 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,6 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, snow from braking and handling only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 10 measurements · 5 tests from braking and handling only
beats 13 of 44
31 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 5 tests
beats 17 of 44
46 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 11 of 43
28 ≈ average
Wet from 14 measurements · 5 tests
beats 10 of 50
21 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 5 tests
beats 11 of 50
41 +1,2 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 17 of 43
51 +3,8 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 8 of 43
24 −1,0 %
Dry from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 11 of 43
27 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 5 tests
beats 2 of 43
5 −3,6 %
dry handling 5 tests
beats 34 of 43
84 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 5 measurements · 4 tests
beats 7 of 42
18 −3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 10 of 42
20 −4,9 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 13 of 31
43 −5,5 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 4 of 43
10 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 9 of 43
18 −2,0 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Wet worse than 79 % Economy worse than 82 % Noise and comfort worse than 90 %

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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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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
ROF (run-flat technology)
ROF (run-flat technology) Safe driving even after a puncture
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,6 157,20 €
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 126,48 € better and cheaper Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 156,37 € better and cheaper Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 144,43 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 136,00 € better and cheaper Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 134,63 € better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 127,58 € better and cheaper Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 115,46 € better and cheaper Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 7.5 139,01 € better and cheaper Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 102,21 € better and cheaper Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 114,76 € better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 128,96 € better and cheaper Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 7.0 190,36 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 107,26 € better and cheaper Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 110,20 € better and cheaper Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 116,85 € better and cheaper Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 6.6 157,20 € This tyre Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 109,40 € Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 98,60 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
16. rank in the group of 18 compared
−0,8 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P better and cheaper 126,48 € −30,72 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 better and cheaper 156,37 € −0,83 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X better and cheaper 144,43 € −12,77 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV better and cheaper 136,00 € −21,20 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT better and cheaper 134,63 € −22,57 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 127,58 € −29,62 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 115,46 € −41,74 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV better and cheaper 139,01 € −18,19 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 102,21 € −54,99 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER better and cheaper 114,76 € −42,44 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO better and cheaper 128,96 € −28,24 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +33,16 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV better and cheaper 107,26 € −49,94 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA better and cheaper 110,20 € −47,00 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV better and cheaper 116,85 € −40,35 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV This tyre 157,20 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −47,80 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −58,60 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 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 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1020634
EAN8808563407463
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
ROF (run-flat technology) Yes - HRS
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV
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S954 SNOWPROX SUV
6.7
from 117 €
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W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV
6.6
from 157 €
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
157,20 €
↘ 6,53 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
140,88 €
8.9.2026
Highest for the period
168,19 €
22.6.2026
168,19 140,88 157,20 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 168,19 € 8.9.2026: 140,88 € 16.9.2026: 144,24 € 16.9.2026: 148,92 € 16.9.2026: 155,48 € 16.9.2026: 166,59 € 18.9.2026: 154,08 € 18.9.2026: 140,88 € 18.9.2026: 148,26 € 18.9.2026: 154,19 € 18.9.2026: 153,31 € 19.9.2026: 153,12 € 19.9.2026: 152,18 € 21.9.2026: 152,04 € 24.9.2026: 150,17 € 25.9.2026: 149,92 € 26.9.2026: 150,17 € 28.9.2026: 149,92 € 30.9.2026: 149,67 € 1.10.2026: 150,17 € 2.10.2026: 149,42 € 3.10.2026: 150,17 € 5.10.2026: 149,18 € 6.10.2026: 150,17 € 6.10.2026: 149,18 € 6.10.2026: 147,60 € 6.10.2026: 146,48 € 7.10.2026: 146,72 € 8.10.2026: 146,23 € 8.10.2026: 149,29 € 8.10.2026: 146,23 € 9.10.2026: 149,29 € 9.10.2026: 146,23 € 9.10.2026: 144,30 € 10.10.2026: 146,51 € 11.10.2026: 144,05 € 14.10.2026: 147,00 € 15.10.2026: 147,85 € 17.10.2026: 149,58 € 17.10.2026: 156,92 € 19.10.2026: 151,16 € 19.10.2026: 156,92 € 20.10.2026: 151,16 € 20.10.2026: 156,92 € 20.10.2026: 151,16 € 21.10.2026: 156,92 € 21.10.2026: 151,16 € 21.10.2026: 156,92 € 22.10.2026: 151,16 € 22.10.2026: 156,92 € 22.10.2026: 157,20 € 23.10.2026: 151,16 € 23.10.2026: 157,20 € 24.10.2026: 148,95 € 25.10.2026: 151,06 € 26.10.2026: 151,16 € 26.10.2026: 151,17 € 26.10.2026: 151,16 € 27.10.2026: 151,17 € 27.10.2026: 151,16 € 28.10.2026: 156,54 € 28.10.2026: 156,92 € 28.10.2026: 151,16 € 28.10.2026: 156,92 € 29.10.2026: 151,16 € 29.10.2026: 156,92 € 29.10.2026: 156,54 € 29.10.2026: 151,16 € 30.10.2026: 156,54 € 30.10.2026: 151,16 € 30.10.2026: 156,92 € 31.10.2026: 151,16 € 31.10.2026: 156,92 € 1.11.2026: 151,16 € 1.11.2026: 156,92 € 3.11.2026: 151,16 € 3.11.2026: 156,92 € 4.11.2026: 145,62 € 4.11.2026: 156,92 € 4.11.2026: 145,62 € 5.11.2026: 156,92 € 5.11.2026: 156,19 € 5.11.2026: 145,62 € 5.11.2026: 156,19 € 6.11.2026: 145,62 € 6.11.2026: 156,19 € 6.11.2026: 145,62 € 6.11.2026: 156,57 € 7.11.2026: 156,19 € 7.11.2026: 145,62 € 8.11.2026: 157,20 €

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