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215/65 R16 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 R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/65 R16 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 215/65 R16, 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.
215/65 R16 98 H
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215/65 R16 102 H
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 215/65 R16 102H XL 4PR SBL )
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£104
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 (W462) ( 215/65 R16 102H XL 4PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £104 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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Winter i*cept Rs3 XL
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£124
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Winter i*cept Rs3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £124 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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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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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/65 R16)
Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12
2 out of 12 competitors — final rating "Exemplary". The Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 stood out for its outstanding dry handling, snow braking, wet circle cornering, wet braking, aquaplaning (cross) and snow traction, with testers calling it a braking specialist on snow‑covered and wet roads and praising its high traction on snow; its only notable drawback was a comparatively lower energy‑saving potential, and it did not place last in any tested property.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12
2 out of 12 competitors — final rating "Exemplary". The Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 stood out for its outstanding dry handling, snow braking, wet circle cornering, wet braking, aquaplaning (cross) and snow traction, with testers calling it a braking specialist on snow‑covered and wet roads and praising its high traction on snow; its only notable drawback was a comparatively lower energy‑saving potential, and it did not place last in any tested property.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
very good
Ranked #4 of 10
4 out of 10 competitors, Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 finished with a final rating of "Very good". It delivered secure grip on snow and an overall balanced performance, proving absolutely best for lateral guidance on snow, wet-side steering, aquaplaning (longitudinal and cross) and dry steering response. Testers noted very short braking distances on snow and a precise, almost summer‑tyre‑like feel with strong reserves in dry corners, but also reported pronounced, confidence‑sapping understeer on snow and a nervous, load‑change‑sensitive behaviour on wet surfaces that can be unsettled over transverse joints.
very good
Ranked #4 of 10
4 out of 10 competitors, Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 finished with a final rating of "Very good". It delivered secure grip on snow and an overall balanced performance, proving absolutely best for lateral guidance on snow, wet-side steering, aquaplaning (longitudinal and cross) and dry steering response. Testers noted very short braking distances on snow and a precise, almost summer‑tyre‑like feel with strong reserves in dry corners, but also reported pronounced, confidence‑sapping understeer on snow and a nervous, load‑change‑sensitive behaviour on wet surfaces that can be unsettled over transverse joints.
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | ||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7.3 | ||
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #5 of 16
Finishing 5th out of 16 competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 earned a "Satisfactory" rating. The tire demonstrated secure and precise handling on both wet and wintery roads, along with good projected mileage and low wear. It also performed impressively in aquaplaning resistance. However, it exhibited slight weaknesses on dry surfaces and faced some production delays. Its light weight and low fuel consumption further complemented its strengths.
satisfactory
Ranked #5 of 16
Finishing 5th out of 16 competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 earned a "Satisfactory" rating. The tire demonstrated secure and precise handling on both wet and wintery roads, along with good projected mileage and low wear. It also performed impressively in aquaplaning resistance. However, it exhibited slight weaknesses on dry surfaces and faced some production delays. Its light weight and low fuel consumption further complemented its strengths.
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 392 | ||||||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 369 | ||||||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #7 of 19
Securing a commendable 7th place out of 19 competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 tire showcased a strong performance with a final rating of 'Good'. This tire distinguished itself through its innovative winter profile, balanced driving characteristics, and dynamic handling both on wet and dry surfaces. Notably, it excelled in preventing aquaplaning, ensuring a strong grip and safety during heavy rainfalls or melting snow. Further underlining its prowess, the tire was unrivaled in aquaplaning - longitudinal and dry handling, where its performance was best in class. However, despite its merits in handling and safety features, it faced criticism for its moderate tread life and average comfort levels.
good
Ranked #7 of 19
Securing a commendable 7th place out of 19 competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 tire showcased a strong performance with a final rating of 'Good'. This tire distinguished itself through its innovative winter profile, balanced driving characteristics, and dynamic handling both on wet and dry surfaces. Notably, it excelled in preventing aquaplaning, ensuring a strong grip and safety during heavy rainfalls or melting snow. Further underlining its prowess, the tire was unrivaled in aquaplaning - longitudinal and dry handling, where its performance was best in class. However, despite its merits in handling and safety features, it faced criticism for its moderate tread life and average comfort levels.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | |||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Ranked #9 of 56
Ranked #9 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 35,3 | 26,6 |
