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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (56%). But when it comes to comparing Firestone Winterhawk 3 and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Winterhawk 3 and the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (90%) of the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Number of tests
14
21
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
16.0
7.1
Latest test
2020
2021
Available sizes
66
88

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
80%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
84%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
77%
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
87%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
81%
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
92%
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
86%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
87%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
78%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
87%
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
80%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
78%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
81%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
73%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
71%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
65%
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
66%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
81%
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
75%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
68%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
89%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
80%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View

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