Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Patterns emerge, though. Hankook typically stops shorter on dry and especially wet roads, while Dunlop edges ahead on ice and often holds small but consistent advantages in snow traction/handling, interior noise, and rolling resistance. Longevity swings by test: ADAC 2025 projects notably higher mileage and lower abrasion for Hankook, whereas several Auto Bild tests credit Dunlop with higher mileage and better value.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | two | |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | six | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Stronger on snow/ice: repeated wins in snow traction/handling and better ice braking (ADAC 2025)
- Lower rolling resistance in most tests, aiding fuel efficiency
- Quieter in multiple programs (lower dB vs Hankook in 2024, 2025 samples)
- Balanced, predictable handling with solid aquaplaning performance (notably straight-line in 2024)
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking across most years (notably 2020-2023, ADAC 2025 wet)
- Very good aquaplaning safety margins, especially curved aquaplaning in several tests
- Strong environmental showing in ADAC 2025: high predicted mileage and low abrasion
- Competitive pricing/value in multiple tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 1.69% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.43% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.6% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 3.28% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 3.6% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 2.01% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.55% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 3.33% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 floated at a 1.44% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 slipped out at a 1.48% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 0.16% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 accelerated 0.19% faster than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 1.57% better snow traction than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.38% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 1.3% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 provided 1.04% more lateral grip than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Snow Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.72% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 3.45% shorter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scored 10% more points than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three noise tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 measured 0.54% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Noise: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wear tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is predicted to cover 2.24% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wear: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 3.04% better value based on price/1000km than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 14.83% less than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 4.37% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 emitted 16.42% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 for outstanding snow and ice traction, strong wet grip in cold conditions, predictable handling, good comfort/low noise (for a winter tire), and excellent tread life. A minority report softer sidewalls and reduced dry performance or understeer as temperatures rise, with a few notes on noise increase over time and isolated quality/balance issues. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most buyers willing to repurchase.
Based on 43 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 Driver Reviews
Most drivers report that the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 delivers excellent grip and confident handling in wet, dry, and snow, with many praising stability, aquaplaning resistance, and overall comfort/noise at highway speeds. Snow traction is frequently highlighted as a strong point, and several users note good value for money. A minority mention average/longer dry braking, modest sportiness, faster wear in harsh use, and occasional comfort/noise concerns. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high share of 80%+ reviews.
Based on 21 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
If you routinely face packed snow, icy mornings, and value calm manners and efficiency, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 fits better. It repeatedly shows marginal gains in snow traction/handling and ice braking, runs quieter in several tests, and commonly posts lower rolling resistance, which benefits fuel economy. Where prices are close, Dunlop's efficiency and winter-surface assurance make it compelling; where rain dominates, Hankook's wet stopping advantage is hard to ignore.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Hankook leads by meaningful margins in most tests (e.g., up to ~8% shorter in 2020, ~4% in ADAC 2025).
- Dry braking/handling: Hankook usually edges it; Dunlop occasionally counters but by smaller gaps.
- Snow and ice: Dunlop often has slightly better traction/handling and ice braking (ADAC 2025 and 2024 Sportscars).
- Aquaplaning: Hankook frequently stronger in curved aquaplaning; Dunlop posts standout straight-line results in 2024.
- Efficiency: Dunlop typically shows lower rolling resistance; ADAC 2025 gives Hankook the nod on wear/abrasion.
- Noise/comfort: Dunlop tends to be quieter; Hankook can be louder externally per several tests.
Overall Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.