Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3
Winter tyre (Nordic, non-studded)
Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 47 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on an independent test · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
On ice from 50 km/h about 65.2 m (based on an independent test)
Independent tests
Measured results. Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest braking distance).
| Test | Surface and speed | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | dry asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 31.3 m | 3 / 14 | 30.8 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | wet asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 37.5 m | 6 / 14 | 34.3 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | ice, 50→0 km/h | 53.5 m | 14 / 14 | 32.3 m |
Test: 205/55 R16. The same tyre may perform slightly differently in another size.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60 R15 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 88 T |
| 185/65 R15 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 195/60 R15 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 T |
| 195/60 R16 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 93 H |
| 195/65 R15 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 T |
| 205/55 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 94 H |
| 205/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 H |
| 205/60 R16 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 T |
| 205/65 R16 | D | C | 71 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 T |
| 215/50 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 H |
| 215/60 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 99 H |
| 215/60 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 T |
| 215/65 R16 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 T |
| 225/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 92 H |
| 225/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 95 H |
| 225/50 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 H |
| 225/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 101 H |
| 235/40 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 H |
| 235/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 H |
| 235/55 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 103 H |
| 245/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 97 H |
| 245/40 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 98 H |
| 245/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 H |
| 245/45 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 102 H |
| 255/35 R19 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 96 H |
| 255/40 R19 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 100 H |
| 255/45 R19 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 104 T |
| 275/40 R19 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol ice symbol | 101 H |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3?
On the EU tyre label, the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 has wet grip class D in every size in our database. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 47 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on an independent test.
Is the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Yes. The Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 is a Nordic friction tyre, a non-studded winter tyre made for ice and snow.
How long is the braking distance of the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 on ice?
Based on an independent test, the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 205/55 R16 stops from 50 km/h on ice in about 65.2 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). Calculated by Pidurdusmaa.ee with the same model as the calculator. Use the calculator to see the result for your own car.
Has the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 been independently tested?
Yes. Source: Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025. The Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 stopped on dry asphalt from 80 km/h in 31.3 m, ranking 3 of 14 tyres. All measured results are in the table above.
What sizes is the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Hankook Winter i*cept IZ3 in 28 sizes, for example 185/60 R15, 185/65 R15, 195/60 R15, 195/60 R16, 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the BYD Atto 2 (2025+), BYD Seal 6 (2025+) and Chery Tiggo 4 (2025+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.