Hankook Upper mid-range W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R15 among 39 available 
tested in R15 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
33 856 Ft
in 195/55 R15
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (3)
Your size 195/55 R15 85H EAN: 8808563535807 SAP: 1028403
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 33 856 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 195/55 R15 85H EAN: 8808563596457 SAP: 1033625
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 39 800 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 195/55 R15 85H EAN: 8808563536255 SAP: 1028448
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 39 854 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535807
Current prices for size 195/55 R15.
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In stock
33 856 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
34 974 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
35 141 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
35 386 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
36 228 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 evaluated
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R15 among 39 available
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 31 of 42
75 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 33 of 42
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 22 of 38
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 26 of 38
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 44 of 50
89 +8,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 42 of 50
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 37 of 39
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 26 of 38
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 21 of 39
55 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 14 of 39
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 29 of 38
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 14 of 29
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 28 of 39
73 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 24 of 39
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 34
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 17 of 39
45 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 14 of 39
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 26
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 89 % Snow 75 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 3× 1st–3rd place in 3 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 195/55 R15
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 33 856 Ft
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 856 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 32 904 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 29 107 Ft 
Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 32 200 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 34 349 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 124 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 40 178 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 267 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 494 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 649 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 520 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 25 320 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 935 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 825 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 27 087 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 33 567 Ft 
Toyo S944 Observe XL 7.3 53 028 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 30 192 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 28 188 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 24 017 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 28 702 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 670 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 42 482 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 27 882 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.0 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 26 700 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 20 117 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 5.6 29 768 Ft 
Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 5.2 20 376 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 8,3
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −13 480 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft
Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −13 480 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft rank in the group of 29 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 8.3 33 856 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 904 Ft −952 Ft
- 1. 8.3 29 107 Ft −4 749 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 200 Ft −1 656 Ft
- 5. 8.1 34 349 Ft +493 Ft
- 6. 8.0 30 124 Ft −3 732 Ft
- 7. 7.8 40 178 Ft +6 322 Ft
- 7. 7.8 37 267 Ft +3 411 Ft
- 9. 7.7 34 494 Ft +638 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 649 Ft −1 207 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 520 Ft −1 336 Ft
- 12. 7.5 25 320 Ft −8 536 Ft
- 13. 7.4 31 935 Ft −1 921 Ft
- 13. 7.4 34 825 Ft +969 Ft
- 13. 7.4 27 087 Ft −6 769 Ft
- 13. 7.4 33 567 Ft −289 Ft
- 17. 7.3 53 028 Ft +19 172 Ft
- 18. 6.9 30 192 Ft −3 664 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 188 Ft −5 668 Ft
- 19. 6.8 24 017 Ft −9 839 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 702 Ft −5 154 Ft
- 22. 6.7 26 670 Ft −7 186 Ft
- 23. 6.4 42 482 Ft +8 626 Ft
- 23. 6.4 27 882 Ft −5 974 Ft
- 25. 6.0
- 26. 5.9 26 700 Ft −7 156 Ft
- 27. 5.7 20 117 Ft −13 739 Ft
- 28. 5.6 29 768 Ft −4 088 Ft
- 29. 5.2 20 376 Ft −13 480 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 195/55 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)85
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028403
EAN8808563535807
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3.
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Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 31 935 Ft
This tyre
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 33 856 Ft
Reference tyre
Uniroyal
WINTEREXPERT
7.7
from 34 494 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 10×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
1×
1× Average placement 5,7
2026
2024
8. place
Auto Zeitung Auto Zeitung Winter and all-season tire test 215/55 R17 2024
10 tyres
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R15.
Current lowest
33 856,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 388,39 Ft
Highest for the period
34 309,05 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.