Name: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 205/55 R17
Brand: Hankook
Rating: 81 (14 reviews)

205/55 R17 Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 variants

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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. 205/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 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 205/55 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.

205/55 R17 95 V

72dB

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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

£217

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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

£163

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Comparison with Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3:

Dunlop better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Comfort

Dunlop worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Exterior noise

£173

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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

£129

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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

£124

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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

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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

£133

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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

£113

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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

£116

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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

£133

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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 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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205/55 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%			Premium	£215 91 H
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%			Premium	£168 91 H + 2
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%		ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£217 95 V
5.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%		ADAC 2018	Premium	£174 91 H + 2
6.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Die Reifentester 2025	AUTOBILD 2024	Premium
7.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£133 91 H + 2
8.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		Autoexpress 2016	Premium
9.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%		ADAC 2023	Premium
10.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£173 95 V + 1
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%		AUTOBILD 2024	Upper-middle	£137 95 V
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£133 95 V
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£163 91 H + 1
14.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%		GTÜ 2016	Premium	£133 91 H + 1
15.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£101 95 V
16.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£140 91 H + 2
17.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%		ADAC 2018	Premium
18.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£131 0 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost
20.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		AUTOBILD 2024	Lowcost	£116 95 V
21.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£98 95 V
22.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£104 91 H + 2
23.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%			Upper-middle	£137 91 H + 1
24.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£117 95 V
25.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
26.	Hankook W320 Icept Evo2				Premium	£176 95 H
27.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%		GTÜ 2016	Upper-middle
28.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		ADAC 2018	Lowcost
29.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Autobild 2024	Premium	£129 41 IKAIO + 6
30.	Debica Frigo Hp2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autoklub ČR 2020	Lowcost	£83 95 V
31.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		ADAC 2023	Lowcost
32.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449			Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
33.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
34.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
35.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
36.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
37.	Kormoran SNOW			Autobild 2021	Lowcost
38.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost

205/55 R17 95 V

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