Name: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 205/45 R17
Brand: Hankook
Rating: 81 (14 reviews)

205/45 R17 Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 variants

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MFSNo

RunflatNo

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 is a winter tyre made in total of 78 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/45 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 92.25mm sidewall height. In 205/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/45 R17, W462 Winter i*cept RS3 usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 82%, compared to 81% of the Hankook in question.

205/45 R17 88 V

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) - In stock £110	Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS) SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£110	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter i*cept Rs3 XL - In stock £138	Winter i*cept Rs3 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£138	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

205/45 R17 88 V

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Shop	Product	Stock	Availability	Shipping	Price	Action
Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462B) HRS ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS), runflat SBL ) - In stock £149	Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462B) HRS ( 205/45 R17 88V XL 4PR, with rim protection (MFS), runflat SBL )		In stock	Free shipping	£149	Buy mytyres.co.uk
Winter i*cept Rs3 RunFlat XL - In stock £156	Winter i*cept Rs3 RunFlat XL		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 is made in 78 sizes, starting from 165/65 R14 up to 225/55 R17.

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet braking
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling

Bridgestone worse at:

• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

£172

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Alpin 7

R15 - R20

4.15/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Michelin better at:

• Dry braking
• Exterior noise
• Comfort

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

£188

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Ventus Prime 4

R13 - R23

3.6/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Hankook better at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Exterior noise

Hankook worse at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

£100

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WINTER

R15 - R21

4.65/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Dunlop better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Wet braking

Dunlop worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

£151

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

GoodYear better at:

• Dry braking
• Exterior noise
• Wet handling

GoodYear worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry handling

£157

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Exterior noise

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling

£131

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Uniroyal better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction

Uniroyal worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

£109

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Semperit better at:

• Interior noise
• Dry braking
• Comfort

Semperit worse at:

• Wet handling
• Snow traction
• Wet circle cornering

£123

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ALPIN 6

R15 - R20

3.15/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Michelin better at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Snow traction

Michelin worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Kleber better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Exterior noise

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

£130

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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/45 R17)

ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #4 of 12

Finishing 4th out of 12 competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 earned a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. The tyre demonstrated secure and precise handling on both dry and wintery roads, along with good projected mileage and very low abrasion. Additionally, it featured a low weight and reduced fuel consumption. However, it showed slight weaknesses in handling on wet roads. The tyre excelled particularly in aquaplaning (longitudinal) and mileage disciplines.

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.6	3.0	2.4	2.5
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #6 of 20

The Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 secured 6th place among 20 competitors, receiving a 'Good' rating. It stood out for its sporty and responsive performance across various weather conditions and demonstrated excellent aquaplaning resistance. The tire also excelled in mileage, snow braking, and snow cornering, showcasing its versatility and endurance. Despite these strengths, the tire had a notable weakness with an extended wet braking distance. Overall, it offers a strong performance-to-price ratio, combining solid handling with exceptional longevity.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	2	2	2	2-
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #14 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	37.8	29.1
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
good
Ranked #5 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	2.8	2.2
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205/45 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%		Premium
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£172 88 V
3.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£215 88 H + 2
4.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£160 88 V
5.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	ADAC 2018	Premium
6.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£130 88 V
7.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£131 88 V
8.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	Upper-middle	£110 88 V + 1
9.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III			Premium	£189 88 V + 1
10.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%		Upper-middle
11.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£104 88 V
12.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£83 0 V
13.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	AUTOBILD 2024	Lowcost	£123 84 H + 1
14.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2021	Lowcost
15.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
16.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£95 88 V
17.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%		Upper-middle	£104 88 V
18.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£105 88 H
19.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%		Upper-middle
20.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	GTÜ 2016	Upper-middle
21.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Autobild 2024	Premium	£100 88 V + 4
22.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7			Lowcost	£101 88 V + 1
23.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		ACE 2014	Premium
24.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autoklub ČR 2020	Lowcost
25.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	AUTOBILD 2024	Upper-middle	£109 88 V
26.	Nokian WR A4			Upper-middle
27.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	ADAC 2018	Upper-middle	£161 88 Q + 3
28.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
29.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%		Lowcost
30.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2021	Lowcost
31.	Fortune Fsr901			Lowcost
32.	Imperial SnowDragon 3			Lowcost
33.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2			Lowcost

205/45 R17 88 V

205/45 R17 88 V

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Alpin 7

Ventus Prime 4

WINTER

UltraGrip Performance 3

G-FORCE WINTER 2

WinterExpert

Speed-Grip 5

ALPIN 6

KRISALP HP3

205/45 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

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