Hankook Winter i cept evo2 W320 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre also has SUV-version.
The tyre replaced the Hankook W310.
The tire has been replaced by the Hankook Winter i*Cept Evo 3 W330.
Contents
- Key performance
- 2019 Auto Bild Hankook Winter i*Cept evo2 W320 Test
- 2019 AMS Hankook Winter iCept evo2 W320 Test
- 2017 AMS Hankook W320 Winter i Cept evo 2 test
- 2017 Sport Auto Hankook Winter i*Cept evo 2 Test
- 2017 Auto Bild Hankook Winter i*Cept evo2 W320 Test
- Overall Hankook Winter i Cept evo2 W320 Reviews
Key performance
Dry performance
96.63%
Wet performance
92.8*%
Aquaplaning
89.66%
Snow performance
97.65%
Noise
97.18%
Rolling resistance
83.76%
2019 Auto Bild Hankook Winter i*Cept evo2 W320 Test
In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Hankook at size 255/35 R19 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium UHP winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 11 | 44m | +3.8m | 91.36% | |
| Dry handling | 7 | 119.5km/h | -2.4km/h | 97.99% | |
| Wet braking | 3 | 47.6m | +1.9m | 96% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 93.2km/h | -2.1km/h | 97.74% | |
| Straight aqua | 8-9 | 68.5km/h | -5.9km/h | 92.4% | |
| Snow braking | 5 | 28.6m | +1m | 96.5% | |
| Snow handling | 5-6 | 48.7km/h | -0.7km/h | 98.56% | |
| Rolling resistance | 11 | 10.35kg/t | +2.29kg/t | 77.87% | |
| Noise | 11 | 75.7dB | +5dB | 93.39% |
2019 AMS Hankook Winter iCept evo2 W320 Test
In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport have tested the tire 6 at size 215/55 R17 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 11 | 46.8m | +2.7m | 94.23% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 115.9km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.82% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 5-7 | 33.5m | +2.3m | 93.13% | |
| Wet handling | 7 | 70.7km/h | -2.6km/h | 96.32% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 9 | 6.46m/s2 | -2.6km/h | 86.48% | |
| Straight aqua | 9 | 72.3km/h | -10.8km/h | 85.06% | |
| Lateral aqua | 10 | 2.96% | -2.96% | 84.46% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 4 | 26.5m | +0.9m | 96.6% | |
| Snow handling | 2 | 49.2km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.59% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 4 | 3.84m/s2 | -0.06m/s2 | 98.43% | |
| Snow traction | 1-2 | 2.41m/s2 | +0.04m/s2 | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 10 | 9kg/t | +1.6kg/t | 82.22% | |
| Noise | 1 | 69.3dB | -0.4dB | 100% |
2017 AMS Hankook W320 Winter i Cept evo 2 test
In 2017 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Hankook W320 at size 225/40 R18 and compared it with nine similar mid-range and premium winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 8 | 46.8m | +2.2m | 95.3% | |
| Dry handling | 3 | 118.7km/h | -0.3km/h | 99.74% | |
| Wet braking | 10 | 38m | +4.1m | 89.21% | |
| Wet handling | 8-9 | 71.4km/h | -4.8km/h | 93.2% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 85.9km/h | -1.7km/h | 98.02% | |
| Snow braking | 7 | 29.3m | +1.6m | 95.54% | |
| Snow handling | 7-8 | 54.5km/h | -1km/h | 98.16% | |
| Rolling resistance | 5-6 | 8.8kg/t | +1.1kg/t | 87.5% | |
| Noise | 8-9 | 73.3dB | +0.9dB | 98.77% |
2017 Sport Auto Hankook Winter i*Cept evo 2 Test
Test by the German publication Sport Auto in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 10 | 47.1m | +3.3m | 92.99% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 119.5km/h | +0.4km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 8 | 39.5m | +3.8m | 90.38% | |
| Wet handling | 7 | 70.8km/h | -3km/h | 95.76% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 2 | 7.03sec | +0.2sec | 97.15% | |
| Straight aqua | 5 | 87.7km/h | -1.7km/h | 98.06% | |
| Lateral aqua | 5 | 2.62m/s2 | -0.33m/s2 | 87.4% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 1 | 29.7m | -0.4m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 55.6km/h | -0.9km/h | 98.38% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 1 | 4m/s2 | +0.01m/s2 | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 7-8 | 9.5kg/t | +1.6kg/t | 83.15% | |
| Noise | 7-10 | 73dB | +2dB | 97.26% |
2017 Auto Bild Hankook Winter i*Cept evo2 W320 Test
Test by the German publication Auto Bild in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 19 Touring, Premium Touring and UHP winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 14 | 45.6m | +1.9m | 95.83% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 109.7km/h | -1.1km/h | 98.99% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 16 | 35.9m | +3.7m | 89.69% | |
| Wet handling | 20 | 70.6km/h | -5.2km/h | 92.63% | |
| Straight aqua | 10-12 | 87.5km/h | -5.8km/h | 93.37% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 16 | 28.6m | +2.7m | 90.56% | |
| Snow handling | 19 | 50 | -2.6km/h | 94.8% | |
| Rolling resistance | 14 | 8.21kg/t | +0.98kg/t | 88.06% | |
| Noise | 15-17 | 73.5dB | +2.6dB | 96.46% | |
| Wear resistance | 13-14 | 34875 | -13500km | 61.29% |
Overall Hankook Winter i Cept evo2 W320 Reviews
| # | Test | 2019 Auto Bild | 2019 AMS | 2017 AMS | 2017 Sport Auto | 2017 Auto Bild | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 91.36% | 94.23% | 95.3% | 92.99% | 95.83% | 93.94% | |
| Dry handling | 97.99% | 99.82% | 99.74% | 100% | 98.99% | 99.31% | |
| Wet braking | 96% | 93.13% | 89.21% | 90.38% | 89.69% | 91.68% | |
| Wet handling | 97.74% | 96.32% | 93.2% | 95.76% | 92.63% | 95.13% | |
| Wet lateral handling | – | 86.48% | – | 97.15% | – | 91.82% | |
| Straight aqua | 92.4% | 85.06% | 98.02% | 98.06% | 93.37% | 93.38% | |
| Lateral aqua | – | 84.46% | – | 87.4% | – | 85.93% | |
| Snow braking | 96.5% | 96.6% | 95.54% | 100% | 90.56% | 95.84% | |
| Snow handling | 98.56% | 99.59% | 98.16% | 98.38% | 94.8% | 97.9% | |
| Snow lateral handling | – | 98.43% | – | 100% | – | 99.22% | |
| Rolling resistance | 77.87% | 82.22% | 87.5% | 83.15% | 88.06% | 83.76% | |
| Noise | 93.39% | 100% | 98.77% | 97.26% | 96.46% | 97.18% | |
| Wear resistance | – | – | – | – | 61.29% | 61.29% |
1. 2019 Auto Bild (255/35 R19) – 5th place.
Main conclusions:
- The longest dry braking distance and average handling speed.
- Good wet performance.
- Low straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good results on the snow.
- The highest rolling resistance.
- The highest noise.
2. 2019 AMS (215/55 R17) – 6th place and an expert score “Good”.
Main conclusions:
- Good results on the wet.
- Low straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Unbalanced on the dry: the longest braking distance but high handling speed.
- Good snow performance.
- High rolling resistance.
- The lowest noise.
3. 2017 AMS (225/40 R18) – 8th place and an expert score “Conditionally recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long dry braking, but good handling (one of the best result).
- Poor wet performance: the longest braking distance and low handling.
- Average aquaplanning resistance.
- Relatively low resulst on the snow.
- Average noise and rollinge resistance.
4. 2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18) – 4th place and an expert score “Conditionally recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Poor wet performance.
- Average straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- The longest dry braking distance but the best handling speed.
- The shortest snow braking distance and good handling.
- High rolling resistance.
- The highest noise.
5. 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17) – 20th place and an expert score “Average”.
Main conclusions:
- Average dry braking distance and good handling.
- Long wet braking distance and the lowest handling speed.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Poor snow performance.
- Average wear resistance.
- Average rolling resistance.
- High noise.
Similar tires from the test:
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
- BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2
- Semperit Speed Grip 3
- Kleber Krisalp HP3
- Michelin Alpin 6
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5
- Goodyear UltraGrip Performance +
- Continental WinterContact TS 860
- Nokian WR D4
- Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
