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 185/65 R15 among 41 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
22 071 Ft
in 185/65 R15
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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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 (6)
Your size 185/65 R15 88T EAN: 8808563535326 SAP: 1028355
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 22 071 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 185/65 R15 88T EAN: 8808563550367 SAP: 1029643
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 22 376 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 185/65 R15 92T XL EAN: 8808563535715 SAP: 1028394
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 27 302 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 185/65 R15 88T EAN: 8808563550282 SAP: 1029635
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 27 813 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 185/65 R15 92T XL EAN: 8808563591216 SAP: 1033155
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 30 444 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 185/65 R15 92T XL EAN: 8808563536163 SAP: 1028439
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 30 851 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535326
Current prices for size 185/65 R15.
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In stock
22 071 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
22 071 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
22 838 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
25 584 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
28 878 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 185/65 R15 among 41 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 35 of 49
72 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 37 of 49
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 27 of 45
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 27 of 41
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 50 of 56
90 +9,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 47 of 56
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 44 of 46
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 32 of 44
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 24 of 46
53 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 15 of 46
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 27 of 41
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 16 of 35
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 30 of 45
68 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 26 of 44
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 24 of 38
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 19 of 44
44 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 12 of 44
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 27
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 90 % 🏆 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 185/65 R15
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 22 071 Ft
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 32 957 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 24 709 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 20 486 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 22 071 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 23 401 Ft 
Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 27 322 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 23 173 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 24 057 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 30 313 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 23 989 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 21 183 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 21 357 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 21 226 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 23 148 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 21 543 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 23 472 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 20 067 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 37 656 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 25 027 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 34 640 Ft 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 24 072 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 20 106 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 19 993 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 24 489 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 28 453 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 24 423 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 24 567 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 19 482 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 27 095 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,0
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 27 095 Ft +5 025 Ft 9.0 best in the group Michelin ALPIN 7 32 957 Ft +10 886 Ft
Goodride SW608 27 095 Ft +5 025 Ft 9.0 best in the group Michelin ALPIN 7 32 957 Ft +10 886 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,0
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.0 32 957 Ft +10 886 Ft
- 2. 8.6 24 709 Ft +2 638 Ft
- 3. 8.3 20 486 Ft −1 584 Ft
- 3. 8.3 22 071 Ft
- 3. 8.3 23 401 Ft +1 330 Ft
- 3. 8.3 27 322 Ft +5 251 Ft
- 7. 8.1 23 173 Ft +1 103 Ft
- 8. 8.0 24 057 Ft +1 986 Ft
- 9. 7.8 30 313 Ft +8 242 Ft
- 9. 7.8 23 989 Ft +1 919 Ft
- 9. 7.8 21 183 Ft −888 Ft
- 12. 7.7 21 357 Ft −714 Ft
- 13. 7.6 21 226 Ft −845 Ft
- 13. 7.6 23 148 Ft +1 077 Ft
- 15. 7.5 21 543 Ft −528 Ft
- 16. 7.4 23 472 Ft +1 401 Ft
- 16. 7.4 20 067 Ft −2 003 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 656 Ft +15 585 Ft
- 19. 7.3 25 027 Ft +2 956 Ft
- 20. 7.1 34 640 Ft +12 569 Ft
- 21. 6.9
- 21. 6.9 24 072 Ft +2 001 Ft
- 23. 6.8 20 106 Ft −1 965 Ft
- 23. 6.8 19 993 Ft −2 078 Ft
- 23. 6.8 24 489 Ft +2 419 Ft
- 26. 6.6 28 453 Ft +6 383 Ft
- 27. 6.4 24 423 Ft +2 353 Ft
- 27. 6.4 24 567 Ft +2 496 Ft
- 29. 5.7 19 482 Ft −2 589 Ft
- 30. 5.2 27 095 Ft +5 025 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 185/65 R15
Width185 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)88
Speed index (SI)T
Product code1028355
EAN8808563535326
EU energy label D B B (71 dB)
D B B (71 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.
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Uniroyal
WinterExpert
7.7
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
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Reference tyre
Pirelli
CINTURATO WINTER
7.1
from 31 677 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 185/65 R15.
Current lowest
22 070,53 Ft
Lowest for the period
20 939,57 Ft
Highest for the period
22 870,16 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.