Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A Tire

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A is a studless winter tire (also called a snow tire) built for CUVs, SUVs and light trucks. It is designed to give dependable traction, braking and control on snow, slush, ice and wet roads in cold weather.

Key Features:

• Winter Control Compound: Uses Aqua Pine technology and a silica-based formulation. The rubber stays flexible in low temperatures, which helps braking and grip.
• Snow pick traction grooves: A directional, gull-wing tread design that bites through snow, slush and ice for better traction and braking.
• 3D GripKontrol sipes: Zigzag-shaped sipes add biting edges for grip on snow, ice and wet pavement.
• Wet traction: Wide lateral grooves and a V-shaped pattern move water away from the contact patch. This helps reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
• Stable handling: A wide outer shoulder block improves stability and steering response.
• Durable construction: A dual-structure carcass helps durability and tread life.
• Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) rated: Certified for use in moderate to severe winter conditions.

Winter tires like this one are intended for cold-weather use. They should not be run when temperatures are consistently above about 45°F. The i*cept evo3 X gives drivers a capable, quiet and comfortable winter option for cold-season driving.