Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Semperit (75%). The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 also have C wet ratings. We also know where Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made - Korea.