Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is a winter tyre made in total of 88 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/50 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (215) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 122.5mm sidewall height. In 245/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/50 R18, Winter i*cept evo3 W330 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 87%, compared to 89% of the Hankook in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/50 R18)
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18 exemplary Ranked #5 of 12The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 finished 5th out of 12 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. It stood out particularly in cross aquaplaning, showcasing convincing driving characteristics on snowy roads, and offering very good safety reserves in wet conditions. The tyre demonstrated short braking distances in all weather scenarios and maintained a low rolling resistance, all while being offered at an appealing price. However, it was noted for producing increased noise levels when passing by.