Unlock Premium Snow Performance: Shop Hankook Winter Tires At TIRECRAFT

If you’re looking for ultimate snow performance without paying top dollar, you can’t go wrong with the i*CEPT EVO lineup. Specially designed for spirited drivers and sports vehicles, these Hankook winter tires immediately stand out from other budget-friendly options thanks to their:

• History of success, with over 80 years of excellence and innovation in the tire industry
• Popularity as OEM fitments, with the i*CEPT EVO selected as original equipment for Mercedes-Benz. BMW, Audi, and other luxury automobiles
• Low price, with the winter i*CEPT EVO retailing for around $160 in most areas

But there’s a lot more to love about the i*CEPT EVO lineup. Read on to review recent track test results and learn why these Hankook winter tires have risen to prominence in the high performance category, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to speak with an expert straight away.

Hankook Winter Tire Test Review: Why Invest In The i*CEPT EVO?

With over $118-million invested in R&D and Technotrac testing in 2017 alone, the i*CEPT EVO has the distinction of being one of the most rigorously tested tires on the market. These are some of their most recent test results:

1.    Technotrac Test Performance

Located in Ivalo, Finland, Hankook’s “Technotrac” runs the full gamut of winter tire testing, comprising 5 tracks totalling 2900 metres of ice and snow-covered terrain designed to push any tire to its limits. You can cruise this track from a first-person view on YouTube or the official Hankook website, and we highly recommend you see it for yourself.

Year after year, the i*CEPT EVO lineup has conquered this treacherous test course, with each new iteration setting faster track times than its predecessor. In the most recent trial, the i*CEPT EVO3 showed a 4% reduction in braking distance, and better slush evacuation, thanks to a 20% increase in lateral groove size compared to the EVO2.

2.    2022 Auto Bild Test Performance

During the 2022 Auto Bild SUV tire tests, researchers tested ten sets of performance SUV winter tires, and the current i*CEPT EVO was among the top performances, beating out much more expensive options along the way.

For example, the i*CEPT EVO dominated in:

• Wet braking, thanks to its asymmetric tread, water pipe sipes, and water-evacuation channels, with only dedicated summer tires offering shorter wet braking distances.

• Wet handling, with the Hankook winter i*CEPT EVO posting the second-highest average speed rating, second only to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.

• Snow braking and traction, with the i*CEPT EVO placing among the top performers in measurements of braking distance, pulling force in Newtons, and handling.

To learn more, check out the 2022 Auto Bild test results, or contact your local TIRECRAFT.

Explore The Hankook Winter Tire Lineup At Your Local TIRECRAFT

Not sure which member of the Hankook i*CEPT EVO family is right for you? Your local TIRECRAFT can help.

We offer personalized product recommendations at no charge, and we carry the complete Hankook winter tire lineup, including:

• Hankook i*Pike winter tires
• Hankook i*Pike RW11 winter tires
• Hankook Optimo 4S all-weather tires, and more

But while we do carry their tires and participate in Hankook’s official rebate programs, our technicians are under no obligation to recommend Hankook winter tires to anyone. In other words, if we think there’s a better fit for your budget, vehicle, or driving needs, we’ll tell you.

To explore all of your Hankook winter tire options, contact your local TIRECRAFT.

References

Tyre reviews. (2022). Hankook Winter i*cept evo2.

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