77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
79/100
28 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter i*cept evo2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | WeatherMaster SA2 | Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 82 |
| Dry | 76 | 80 |
| Wet | 77 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 82 |
| Comfort | 73 | 82 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 83 |
| Handling | 77 | 81 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 6% #17/17 · 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 | 20% #5/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | -14.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented winter tire that performs reliably in mild to moderate winter conditions. While it excels in noise reduction and ride quality, user consensus is mixed regarding its performance in deep snow and its longevity, with some users noting a significant drop-off in grip as the tread wears down over several seasons.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Predictable and progressive handling in wet and dry conditions
- Good traction in light to moderate snow and slush
Cons
- Noticeable decline in performance and grip as the tire ages/tread wears
- Struggles in deep snow or extreme winter conditions
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback during spirited driving
- Increased fuel consumption reported by some users
Observations
- BMW owners frequently use these as a comfortable alternative to factory run-flat tires, noting improved ride quality.
- Performance on RWD vehicles in deep snow is reported as inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant traction loss.
- Users with high-torque vehicles noted that the tire can struggle to put power down effectively on dry pavement.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2 | B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring Winter tire | Ultra High Performance Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Cooper
82
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 scores 82 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 scores 84 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 scores 80 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 scores 81 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept evo2
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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.