Comparison: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 vs. Leao Winter Defender UHP (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Leao Winter Defender UHP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 and the Winter Defender UHP were tested.