74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
67/100
108 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
52/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T001 is stronger on wet and treadwear. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV is stronger on handling, dry and comfort.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 SUV leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 95% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza T001 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 92% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 SUV leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza T001 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 SUV leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 80 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 73 |
| Dry | 79 | 84 |
| Wet | 88 | 74 |
| Snow | – | 91 |
| Comfort | 72 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 60 |
| Handling | 67 | 80 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 100% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | -5.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 98% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | -16.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 17% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 87% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +13 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 receives a polarized reception from users, often serving as a divisive factory-fitted tire. While many drivers appreciate its dry-weather handling, steering feedback, and comfort, a significant portion of the user base reports concerns regarding inconsistent wet-weather performance and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Solid dry-weather grip and handling
- Responsive steering feedback
- Generally comfortable ride quality
- Good value for money at certain price points
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- Rapid and uneven tread wear reported by many users
- High road noise levels on certain surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures and sidewall softness
Observations
- Users with FWD vehicles frequently report understeer and rapid front-tire wear compared to rear-axle longevity.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-performance driving styles noted significantly lower mileage expectations than the tire's touring classification suggests.
- Some users on 17-inch and larger wheels noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on imperfect road surfaces.
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV is widely regarded as a reliable winter tire that significantly improves snow traction and braking performance compared to all-season alternatives. While it excels in winter conditions, some users note a slight deficiency in steering feedback during wet road conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and braking performance in heavy snow
- Significant improvement over standard all-season tires in winter conditions
- Reliable handling for SUV applications
Cons
- Lacking steering feedback on wet surfaces
- Not intended for off-road use despite SUV classification
Observations
- Users transitioning from all-season tires on heavy SUVs report a noticeable increase in confidence during winter driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Ultra High Performance Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
Hankook
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T001 is stronger on wet and treadwear. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV is stronger on handling, dry and comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 88 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV scores 80 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV scores 84 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV scores 77 vs 72 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T001
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.