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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
143,30 €
in 245/45 R17
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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 245/45 R17 99V XL EAN: 8808563648101 SAP: 1037696
HANKOOK W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 143,30 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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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 245/45 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 6 194,57 € +51,27 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 This tyre 143,30 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 139,70 € −3,60 €
  4. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 197,46 € +54,16 €
  5. 5. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 134,62 € −8,68 €
  6. 5. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 107,00 € −36,30 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 136,05 € −7,25 €
  8. 8. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 134,46 € −8,84 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 160,20 € +16,90 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 101,67 € −41,63 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 141,85 € −1,45 €
  12. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 153,14 € +9,84 €
  13. 10. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 110,84 € −32,46 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 109,69 € −33,61 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 116,25 € −27,05 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 162,89 € +19,59 €
  17. 17. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 124,61 € −18,69 €
  18. 18. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 114,98 € −28,32 €
  19. 19. 4.5 Minerva S210 XL M+S 93,53 € −49,77 €
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.

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7.5
from 161 €
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9.1
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Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO
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EUROWINTER HS02PRO
7.4
from 111 €
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
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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
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R17.

Current lowest
143,30 €
↘ 54,85 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
143,30 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
317,40 €
25.8.2026
317,40 143,30 143,30 € 25.8.2026 8.11.2026 25.8.2026: 317,40 € 25.8.2026: 249,08 € 25.8.2026: 249,23 € 25.8.2026: 249,08 € 25.8.2026: 173,06 € 25.8.2026: 168,05 € 28.8.2026: 167,65 € 28.8.2026: 168,17 € 1.9.2026: 158,20 € 4.9.2026: 155,74 € 8.9.2026: 152,51 € 8.9.2026: 152,15 € 10.9.2026: 151,88 € 10.9.2026: 152,15 € 11.9.2026: 151,78 € 15.9.2026: 145,20 € 21.9.2026: 148,11 € 22.9.2026: 148,05 € 23.9.2026: 148,11 € 24.9.2026: 145,20 € 29.9.2026: 144,23 € 30.9.2026: 145,20 € 30.9.2026: 144,23 € 3.10.2026: 145,20 € 6.10.2026: 144,71 € 7.10.2026: 145,20 € 7.10.2026: 144,71 € 8.10.2026: 147,61 € 8.10.2026: 146,05 € 9.10.2026: 147,52 € 10.10.2026: 144,79 € 11.10.2026: 147,68 € 12.10.2026: 146,05 € 13.10.2026: 147,37 € 14.10.2026: 147,77 € 14.10.2026: 147,37 € 16.10.2026: 146,21 € 17.10.2026: 146,08 € 20.10.2026: 145,82 € 23.10.2026: 145,94 € 25.10.2026: 145,46 € 29.10.2026: 146,78 € 30.10.2026: 147,35 € 30.10.2026: 146,78 € 30.10.2026: 145,84 € 31.10.2026: 147,37 € 2.11.2026: 146,78 € 2.11.2026: 144,24 € 4.11.2026: 148,22 € 5.11.2026: 148,52 € 5.11.2026: 148,22 € 6.11.2026: 147,37 € 6.11.2026: 143,30 € 8.11.2026: 143,30 €

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