Comparison: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% 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 Michelin Primacy 5 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 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.