Hankook Upper mid-range W452 Winter i*cept RS2
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
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How the Winter i cept RS2 evaluated
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Snow 87 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 93 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 64 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – 
Economy 36 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 82 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 stands among comparable tyres
Compared with 37 tyres — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 54 319 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 42 224 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 41 779 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 23 990 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 31 465 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 44 755 Ft Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 8.4 25 756 Ft This tyre 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 51 011 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 26 877 Ft 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.2 
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 8.2 34 973 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 26 717 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.1 25 284 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 20 004 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 22 751 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 27 233 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.8 43 717 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 068 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 20 627 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 46 380 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 23 929 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WR SUV 4 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 41 342 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 20 865 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 727 Ft 
Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 7.1 104 648 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 42 755 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 32 806 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 26 398 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 18 879 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 18 671 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 61 190 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 18 073 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 33 090 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.5 27 826 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.0 27 695 Ft 
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow 5.6 Matador MP92 Sibir Snow 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 319 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.1 54 319 Ft
- 2. 8.9 42 224 Ft
- 3. 8.7 41 779 Ft
- 4. 8.6 23 990 Ft
- 4. 8.6 31 465 Ft
- 6. 8.5 44 755 Ft
- 7. 8.4 25 756 Ft
- 7. 8.4 51 011 Ft
- 9. 8.3 26 877 Ft
- 10. 8.2
- 10. 8.2 34 973 Ft
- 12. 8.1 26 717 Ft
- 12. 8.1 25 284 Ft
- 14. 8.0 20 004 Ft
- 15. 7.9 22 751 Ft
- 16. 7.8 27 233 Ft
- 16. 7.8 43 717 Ft
- 18. 7.6 27 068 Ft
- 19. 7.5 20 627 Ft
- 19. 7.5 46 380 Ft
- 21. 7.4 23 929 Ft
- 21. 7.4
- 23. 7.3 41 342 Ft
- 23. 7.3 20 865 Ft
- 23. 7.3 33 727 Ft
- 26. 7.1 104 648 Ft
- 26. 7.1 42 755 Ft
- 26. 7.1 32 806 Ft
- 29. 6.8 26 398 Ft
- 29. 6.8 18 879 Ft
- 29. 6.8 18 671 Ft
- 32. 6.7 61 190 Ft
- 33. 6.6 18 073 Ft
- 33. 6.6 33 090 Ft
- 35. 6.5 27 826 Ft
- 36. 6.0 27 695 Ft
- 37. 5.6
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 155/65 R14 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Of the tyres compared, Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 has the lowest cost per 100 km.
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 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.
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What owners say
Had this tyre on two small cars both 14 inches radius, but different widths, mostly for driving around town in central/southeast Europe with quite some rainy days, there were also some highway stints with no observed drawbacks. Decent dry and wet grip for winter tyres at lower speeds. Snow grip was better than expected and you can feel confident in the grip for everyday driving. Did not notice a lot of difference between summer and this tyre regarding noise in the cabin.
I´ve crashed on these tires making a turn as slowly as 20km/h on a black ice, not impressed at all! Snow grip is average, on dry road they feel sluggish and are extremely loud above 80hm/h. Comfort is not the best, rubber feels quite hard considering it´s dedicated winter tire. Maybe they are acceptable for occasional city drivers but taking them to the mountains is not a good idea and ling highway drives will give you headache.
I had the tyres on my 2005 diesel vw bora for over 6 years. Ran them all year both in the city, during cross-Europe trips and in severe winter conditions. They wore well (put around 50.000 km on them). They made my car snap oversteer twice, once on wet pavement, once on dry pavement while breaking in a corner at about 70 km/h. They seamed to sit on the sidewall for a while before gripping in a reassuring manner on dry pavement.
Tyres are above average and on par with very well known brands. For the price are very satisfying and, handle very well and the wear is also on very good level. Grip levels in dry and snow are fantastic, although on wet there is what to expect but of course nothing bothering and compared with good brand summer tyre is expected.
Had them on my "urban" Audi A3 and was so impressed that bought them for my Passat. You can read the other review below. Probably the best winter tyre for snow, ice and wet. Unfortunately, we did not have enough snow this winter, but drove them in rain and wet a lot. Aquaplanning resistance is impessive for a winter tyre. You can easily drive 120-130 km/h in heavy rain without worrying. Dry handling is also absolutely fine. Very comfortable ride. The only drawback: they are quite noisy, I would say above average. Did not had that impression on my Audi, but I guess it is due to the wider tyres on the Passat.