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W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV

8.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
excellent ✓ 1 tyre test
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
provisional PTI from 1 test only
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
138,72 €
in 215/55 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.

Your size 215/55 R18 Speed / Load: 99V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 138,72 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Winter I*cept Evo 4 evaluated

8.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,6 / 10 · excellent PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
provisional PTI from 1 test only tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, no wear measurement wear not measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 76
+3 % 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 76
+4 % 1 test
snow traction 62
+3 % 1 test
snow handling 70
+2 % 1 test
Wet 97
+13 % 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 96
+12 % 1 test
Aquaplaning 97
+25 % 1 test
wet handling 95
+5 % 1 test
Dry 96
+3 % 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 86
+3 % 1 test
dry handling 99
+4 % 1 test
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 50
from 1 measurement 1 test 1 test bez opotrebenia
what it consists of Economy (1)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 42
−7 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 49
from 1 measurement 1 test 1 test noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 91
+4 % 1 test
Where it is strong
Snowbetter than 76 %
Wetbetter than 97 %
Drybetter than 96 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ 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 215/55 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,6 138,72 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 177,01 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 165,28 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 183,30 € Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 144,69 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 138,72 € This tyre Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 184,09 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 116,51 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 127,25 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 117,24 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 147,48 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 143,73 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 114,83 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 133,56 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 124,18 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 125,27 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 109,63 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 141,69 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 133,73 € Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 7.1 146,18 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 107,96 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 100,34 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 6.5 63,80 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 80,80 €
5,6 median 7,7 9,7
5. rank in the group of 23 compared
78 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 7,7
−1,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 177,01 € +38,29 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 165,28 € +26,56 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 183,30 € +44,58 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 144,69 € +5,97 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 This tyre 138,72 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 184,09 € +45,37 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 116,51 € −22,21 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 127,25 € −11,47 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 117,24 € −21,48 €
  10. 10. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 147,48 € +8,76 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 143,73 € +5,01 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 114,83 € −23,89 €
  13. 12. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 133,56 € −5,16 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 124,18 € −14,54 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 125,27 € −13,45 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 109,63 € −29,09 €
  17. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 141,69 € +2,97 €
  18. 18. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 133,73 € −4,99 €
  19. 19. 7.1 Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 146,18 € +7,46 €
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 107,96 € −30,76 €
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 100,34 € −38,38 €
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle WINTERX TW401 63,80 € −74,92 €
  23. 23. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 80,80 € −57,92 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 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 215/55 R18
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1037822
EAN8808563649368
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 04.05.2026
Product launch date (gen.) 25.05.2026
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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7.1
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 1×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 1,0
2026
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 215/55 R18.

Current lowest
138,72 €
↘ 57,14 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
135,57 €
3.7.2026
Highest for the period
323,63 €
1.7.2026
323,63 135,57 138,72 € 1.7.2026 14.10.2026 1.7.2026: 323,63 € 1.7.2026: 243,44 € 1.7.2026: 239,97 € 1.7.2026: 243,08 € 1.7.2026: 237,53 € 2.7.2026: 305,54 € 2.7.2026: 304,86 € 2.7.2026: 236,81 € 2.7.2026: 235,34 € 2.7.2026: 235,04 € 3.7.2026: 237,05 € 3.7.2026: 135,57 € 5.7.2026: 148,45 € 5.7.2026: 135,57 € 6.7.2026: 148,45 € 6.7.2026: 135,57 € 6.7.2026: 148,45 € 7.7.2026: 135,57 € 8.7.2026: 148,45 € 8.7.2026: 161,46 € 9.7.2026: 140,99 € 7.8.2026: 138,91 € 7.8.2026: 135,57 € 21.8.2026: 138,61 € 22.8.2026: 138,94 € 25.8.2026: 139,41 € 11.9.2026: 138,17 € 11.9.2026: 139,41 € 16.9.2026: 138,51 € 18.9.2026: 138,17 € 20.9.2026: 138,62 € 21.9.2026: 139,41 € 21.9.2026: 139,45 € 22.9.2026: 138,66 € 23.9.2026: 139,45 € 24.9.2026: 139,41 € 25.9.2026: 139,17 € 27.9.2026: 139,05 € 2.10.2026: 139,41 € 6.10.2026: 138,68 € 7.10.2026: 138,38 € 7.10.2026: 138,24 € 8.10.2026: 138,41 € 10.10.2026: 138,60 € 11.10.2026: 141,08 € 12.10.2026: 139,80 € 13.10.2026: 138,72 € 14.10.2026: 138,72 €

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