Segment
2. Dunlop Winter Premium
Comparison: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 vs. Dunlop Winter
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 93% compared to 81% of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3. The first tyre test of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Dunlop Winter first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 74% of Dunlop Winter has C rating.
| # | Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Dunlop Winter 1.5
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Winter Exemplary2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
1. Dunlop Winter 84%
Wet handling
2. Dunlop Winter 67%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Dunlop Winter 73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Dunlop Winter 71%
Wet circle cornering
2. Dunlop Winter 63%
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
1. Dunlop Winter 87%
Snow traction
1. Dunlop Winter 96%
Snow handling
1. Dunlop Winter 79%
Snow cornering
1. Dunlop Winter 96%
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
2. Dunlop Winter 73%
Dry handling
2. Dunlop Winter 64%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Dunlop Winter 87%
Comfort
1. Dunlop Winter 87%
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Dunlop Winter 81%
Mileage
1. Dunlop Winter 87%
Price/value
1. Dunlop Winter 84%
