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 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
109,29 €
in 225/40 R18
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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 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8808563478760 SAP: 1026303
HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP
D B B Price from 109,29 € 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8808563565859 SAP: 1030946
HANKOOK W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3, RP, HRS
D B B Price from 124,87 € Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8808563478791 SAP: 1026306
HANKOOK W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 MFS
D B B Price from 144,46 € Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563478760
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
109,29 €
Buy → 2
In stock
109,57 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 3 days
108,49 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
109,80 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 2 days
110,50 €
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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 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 46 of 63
74 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 49 of 63
85 +3,0 %
snow traction
beats 34 of 54
73 +1,9 %
snow handling
beats 44 of 57
81 +1,9 %
Wet beats 60 of 72
84 +7,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 59 of 72
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 56 of 59
96 +9,5 %
wet handling
beats 43 of 58
77 +2,3 %
Dry beats 35 of 58
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 35 of 58
70 +1,3 %
dry handling
beats 32 of 54
65 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 10 of 40
23 +1,2 %
ice traction
beats 2 of 8
50 +3,6 %
Economy beats 34 of 58
59 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 12 of 57
24 −1,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 40 of 49
81 +11,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 25 of 58
44 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 2 of 57
2 −1,4 %
ride comfort
beats 11 of 34
37 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 84 % 🏆 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 W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,6 109,29 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 135,87 € 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 107,50 € better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 114,22 € 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 123,16 € Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 109,29 € This tyre 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 128,74 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 142,18 € 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 89,01 € 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 101,42 € 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 101,05 € 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 93,99 € 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 122,00 € 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 118,22 € 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 107,52 € 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 90,88 € 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 115,74 € 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 83,62 € 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 134,60 € 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 107,39 € 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 105,62 € 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 103,04 € 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 89,50 € 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 79,13 € 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 79,79 € 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 97,91 € 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 75,34 € 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 76,05 € 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 95,69 € 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 74,28 € 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,41 € 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 85,33 € 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 69,78 € 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 69,78 € −39,51 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 135,87 € +26,58 €
Zeetex WH1000 69,78 € −39,51 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 135,87 € +26,58 € rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 135,87 € +26,58 €
- 2. 9.1 107,50 € −1,79 €
- 2. 9.1 114,22 € +4,93 €
- 2. 9.1 123,16 € +13,87 €
- 5. 8.6 109,29 €
- 5. 8.6 128,74 € +19,45 €
- 7. 8.4 142,18 € +32,89 €
- 8. 8.3 89,01 € −20,28 €
- 8. 8.3 101,42 € −7,87 €
- 10. 8.1 101,05 € −8,24 €
- 11. 7.8 93,99 € −15,30 €
- 11. 7.8 122,00 € +12,71 €
- 13. 7.7 118,22 € +8,93 €
- 14. 7.6 107,52 € −1,77 €
- 15. 7.5 90,88 € −18,41 €
- 16. 7.4 115,74 € +6,45 €
- 16. 7.4 83,62 € −25,67 €
- 16. 7.4 134,60 € +25,31 €
- 16. 7.4 107,39 € −1,90 €
- 16. 7.4 105,62 € −3,67 €
- 21. 7.3 103,04 € −6,25 €
- 21. 7.3 89,50 € −19,79 €
- 23. 6.9 79,13 € −30,16 €
- 24. 6.8 79,79 € −29,50 €
- 25. 6.7 97,91 € −11,38 €
- 26. 6.6 75,34 € −33,95 €
- 27. 6.4 76,05 € −33,24 €
- 28. 6.1 95,69 € −13,60 €
- 29. 5.8 74,28 € −35,01 €
- 30. 5.6 92,41 € −16,88 €
- 31. 5.2 85,33 € −23,96 €
- 32. 5.0 69,78 € −39,51 €
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 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1026303
EAN8808563478760
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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Reference tyre
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 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
109,29 €
Lowest for the period
103,98 €
Highest for the period
109,29 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.