The Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is a performance winter tire with strong wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and dry handling. It is less competitive for snow traction and handling, while rolling resistance is mid-field.
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.
Finishing position in each test
2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P3 of 20
The Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4, new to the market this season, shares third place and an 'exemplary' verdict. It is a strong all-rounder with especially good dry-road manners and low running costs, without leading on snow.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19 | P3 / 20 | vorbildlich (Exemplary) |
| 2026 | 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19 | P4 / 50 | |
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R18 | P1 / 10 | Testsieger / vorbildlich (Test Winner / Exemplary) |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
In 245/45 R19, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is projected to cost €26.23 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €656 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
Size Range87 sizes available
195-315Width30-65Profile17-22Rim86-112 T-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 87 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
69-75dB A/B
3PMSF on 85 of 87 sizes
Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings
This is a follow-up review of initial impressions poster earlier. These tires have impressive road comfort, better than my summer Bridgestone Alenza. They are incredibly quiet at any speeds, including highways. They also damping bumps noise pretty good. Wet performance is excellent. Steering feedback is excellent. By far this is the best winter tire I've ever had.
I don't usually do a review of the tires the day I install them. This is an exception. Been long time fan of Scandinavian style winter tires. Now I live in the area where roads get cleaned before you decide to have fun on the snow. So I went for European winter type of tires. I drove nearly 20 miles so far but I can say they are incredible on dry road. Nearly impossible to distinguish from summer Bridgestone Alenza. Extremely quiet at city speeds and comfortable.
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