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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

Winter
Upper-middle
8.1 /10 Recommended

There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

HankookThis tyre
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.1
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
6.5
MichelinPremium
Alpin 6
6.3
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro
5.4
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.9
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak LM-005
8.2
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.3
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent and precise handling on dry, wet, and winter roads, providing safe driving in various conditions.

Outstanding grip and short braking distances on snow, with reliable performance in snowy conditions.

Very good predicted longevity and low tread wear, contributing to long service life.

Low weight and fuel consumption, making the tire efficient and cost-effective.

Strong resistance to aquaplaning and dynamic handling in both wet and dry weather.

Weaknesses

Slight weaknesses in handling and longer braking distances on wet roads compared to its dry and snow performance.

Some reports of residual production materials present on the tire when new.

Moderate ride comfort and slightly elevated internal noise levels.

Average rolling resistance, which is acceptable but not outstanding for its class.

History

Winter i*cept RS2 W4522016–20218.3W462 Winter i*cept RS32022–20258.1
2022

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 was launched and replaced Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452.

2022
4× Tested
Autoexpress225/45 R19#3
Tyre Reviews225/45 R17#3Velmi doporučeno
Autobild215/55 R17#7Dobré
Autobild215/55 R17#9
2023
3× Tested
Autoexpress225/45 R17#4
ADAC205/60 R16#5Dobré
ADAC225/45 R17#7Uspokojivé
2024
5× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#4Uspokojivé
Autozeitung215/55 R17#4Doporučeno
ADAC215/55 R17#5Uspokojivé
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#6Dobré
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#14
2025
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#2Příkladné
AutoMotorSport215/55 R17#4Velmi dobré

Tests (14)

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14 Tests 10× Recommended
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#2 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#5 Of 16 Tyres
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#6 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Winter
205/60 R16
#5 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
#7 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#7 Of 19 Tyres

Sizes (40)

165/65 R14From £93

1 Variants

83TXL
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165/70 R14From £58

3 Variants

8581TXL
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175/65 R14From £64

3 Variants

8286TXL
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175/70 R14From £70

2 Variants

8884TXL
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185/60 R14From £58

1 Variants

82T
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185/65 R14From £73

1 Variants

86T
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185/70 R14From £106

1 Variants

88T
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Ratings

Tested 10× By professional organizations

Very good3× (30%)
Recommended7× (70%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.1205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.1225/xx Rxx 9.3

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