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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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
144,43 €
in 255/55 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 (1)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 8808563479729 SAP: 1026399
HANKOOK W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 144,43 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Where to buy

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Current prices for size 255/55 R18.

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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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 69 measurements · 23 tests
beats 35 of 44
81 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 21 tests
beats 36 of 44
85 +3,0 %
snow traction 19 tests
beats 28 of 39
73 +1,9 %
snow handling 18 tests
beats 33 of 43
81 +1,9 %
Wet from 84 measurements · 23 tests
beats 41 of 50
83 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 20 tests
beats 40 of 50
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 41 of 43
96 +9,5 %
wet handling 19 tests
beats 30 of 43
77 +2,3 %
Dry from 37 measurements · 19 tests
beats 27 of 43
64 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 19 tests
beats 31 of 43
70 +1,3 %
dry handling 18 tests
beats 23 of 43
65 ≈ average
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 7 of 23
23 +1,2 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 4 of 6
50 +3,6 %
Economy from 25 measurements · 19 tests
beats 30 of 42
73 +5,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 11 of 42
24 −1,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 27 of 31
81 +11,4 %
Noise and comfort from 18 measurements · 19 tests
beats 20 of 43
48 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 18 tests
beats 0 of 43
2 −1,4 %
ride comfort
beats 6 of 22
37 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 83 % Snow 81 %
🏆 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
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 W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 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.

3. rank in the group of 18 compared
+1,2 above the group median group median 7,4
−0,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P better and cheaper 126,48 € −17,95 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +11,94 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X This tyre 144,43 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € −8,43 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € −9,80 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,58 € −16,85 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € −28,97 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € −5,42 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 102,21 € −42,22 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € −29,67 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € −15,47 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +45,93 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € −37,17 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € −34,23 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € −27,58 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +12,77 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −35,03 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −45,83 €
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
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 code1026399
EAN8808563479729
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (73 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 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 9×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 4,4
2026
5. place
Motor winter tire test 245/45 R18 2026
7 tyres
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2025
4. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
4. place
Tyrereviews Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 2024
6 tyres
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5. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres
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2023
6. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres
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4. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres
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4. place
AutoBild Winter tire test for sports cars 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/60 R18 2023
11 tyres
Detail →
2022
2. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19 2022
10 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
144,43 €
↗ 7,70 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
125,48 €
20.8.2026
Highest for the period
144,43 €
8.11.2026
144,43 125,48 144,43 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 134,11 € 23.6.2026: 133,86 € 24.6.2026: 133,44 € 25.6.2026: 133,38 € 26.6.2026: 133,34 € 27.6.2026: 133,37 € 30.6.2026: 133,31 € 1.7.2026: 133,10 € 2.7.2026: 133,06 € 3.7.2026: 133,26 € 4.7.2026: 133,39 € 7.7.2026: 133,36 € 8.7.2026: 133,17 € 9.7.2026: 132,78 € 10.7.2026: 132,80 € 11.7.2026: 131,72 € 14.7.2026: 132,23 € 15.7.2026: 131,88 € 16.7.2026: 132,24 € 16.7.2026: 132,62 € 17.7.2026: 132,66 € 18.7.2026: 132,23 € 18.7.2026: 134,24 € 19.7.2026: 132,23 € 19.7.2026: 134,24 € 20.7.2026: 132,23 € 20.7.2026: 134,24 € 20.7.2026: 132,23 € 21.7.2026: 134,24 € 21.7.2026: 134,42 € 21.7.2026: 132,38 € 22.7.2026: 134,42 € 22.7.2026: 134,71 € 22.7.2026: 132,64 € 23.7.2026: 132,57 € 24.7.2026: 132,56 € 25.7.2026: 132,67 € 25.7.2026: 134,74 € 26.7.2026: 132,67 € 26.7.2026: 134,74 € 27.7.2026: 130,02 € 28.7.2026: 131,75 € 28.7.2026: 132,11 € 28.7.2026: 129,64 € 29.7.2026: 132,11 € 29.7.2026: 127,83 € 14.8.2026: 125,90 € 14.8.2026: 125,70 € 15.8.2026: 125,55 € 19.8.2026: 125,70 € 20.8.2026: 125,48 € 22.8.2026: 125,77 € 25.8.2026: 127,05 € 29.8.2026: 126,85 € 30.8.2026: 126,60 € 2.9.2026: 125,48 € 4.9.2026: 126,70 € 4.9.2026: 127,05 € 13.9.2026: 126,30 € 14.9.2026: 125,94 € 17.9.2026: 128,10 € 18.9.2026: 125,94 € 19.9.2026: 129,64 € 21.9.2026: 132,23 € 24.9.2026: 129,64 € 30.9.2026: 129,65 € 7.10.2026: 130,80 € 8.10.2026: 133,41 € 12.10.2026: 132,27 € 26.10.2026: 134,12 € 26.10.2026: 136,09 € 26.10.2026: 135,08 € 27.10.2026: 136,09 € 27.10.2026: 135,08 € 28.10.2026: 136,09 € 28.10.2026: 135,08 € 28.10.2026: 136,09 € 29.10.2026: 135,08 € 29.10.2026: 136,09 € 29.10.2026: 135,08 € 30.10.2026: 136,09 € 30.10.2026: 135,08 € 30.10.2026: 136,09 € 31.10.2026: 135,08 € 31.10.2026: 136,09 € 1.11.2026: 135,08 € 1.11.2026: 136,09 € 3.11.2026: 135,08 € 3.11.2026: 136,09 € 4.11.2026: 130,12 € 4.11.2026: 136,09 € 4.11.2026: 130,12 € 5.11.2026: 136,09 € 5.11.2026: 130,12 € 5.11.2026: 136,09 € 6.11.2026: 130,12 € 6.11.2026: 136,09 € 6.11.2026: 130,12 € 6.11.2026: 136,09 € 7.11.2026: 130,12 € 8.11.2026: 144,43 €

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