Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings.