Hankook Upper mid-range W452 Winter i*cept RS2
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How the Winter i cept RS2 evaluated
Snow 86 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 92 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 66 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – 
Economy 38 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 48 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
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Where Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 stands among comparable tyres
Compared with 41 tyres — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.8 42 410 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 8.7 54 608 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.4 28 480 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.3 42 002 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.3 22 451 Ft Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 8.3 25 869 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.2 27 009 Ft 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.2 
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 8.2 34 947 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.1 21 389 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.1 45 825 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.0 23 995 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.9 20 089 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.9 27 388 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.7 22 751 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.5 36 596 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 20 565 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WR SUV 4 7.5 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.5 44 823 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.5 33 876 Ft 
Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 7.4 94 971 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 7.3 28 705 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 7.3 43 472 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.2 27 212 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.2 41 121 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 7.2 18 170 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.2 18 741 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.2 46 027 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 7.2 18 928 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.2 42 756 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 31 582 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 7.0 18 818 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.9 59 966 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 6.9 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 6.8 23 837 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.8 33 266 Ft 
Sava ESKIMO HP 2 6.7 29 355 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.7 38 435 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.6 26 399 Ft 
Matador MP92 Sibir Snow 6.5 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 6.2 26 293 Ft Triangle WINTERX TW401 26 293 Ft 8.8 best in the group Michelin ALPIN 7 42 410 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (41)
- 1. 8.8 42 410 Ft
- 2. 8.7 54 608 Ft
- 3. 8.4 28 480 Ft
- 4. 8.3 42 002 Ft
- 4. 8.3 22 451 Ft
- 4. 8.3 25 869 Ft
- 7. 8.2 27 009 Ft
- 7. 8.2
- 7. 8.2 34 947 Ft
- 10. 8.1 21 389 Ft
- 10. 8.1 45 825 Ft
- 12. 8.0 23 995 Ft
- 13. 7.9 20 089 Ft
- 13. 7.9 27 388 Ft
- 15. 7.7 22 751 Ft
- 16. 7.5 36 596 Ft
- 16. 7.5 20 565 Ft
- 16. 7.5
- 16. 7.5 44 823 Ft
- 16. 7.5 33 876 Ft
- 21. 7.4 94 971 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 705 Ft
- 22. 7.3 43 472 Ft
- 24. 7.2 27 212 Ft
- 24. 7.2 41 121 Ft
- 24. 7.2 18 170 Ft
- 24. 7.2 18 741 Ft
- 24. 7.2 46 027 Ft
- 24. 7.2 18 928 Ft
- 24. 7.2 42 756 Ft
- 31. 7.1 31 582 Ft
- 32. 7.0 18 818 Ft
- 33. 6.9 59 966 Ft
- 33. 6.9
- 35. 6.8 23 837 Ft
- 35. 6.8 33 266 Ft
- 37. 6.7 29 355 Ft
- 37. 6.7 38 435 Ft
- 39. 6.6 26 399 Ft
- 40. 6.5
- 41. 6.2 26 293 Ft
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.