Hankook Upper mid-range W452 Winter i*cept RS2
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 5 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
32 200 Ft
in 195/55 R15
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Load capacityLI index
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Your size 195/55 R15 89H XL EAN: 8808563440576 SAP: 1023401
HANKOOK W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2, RP
D C B Price from 32 200 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563440576
Current prices for size 195/55 R15.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
32 200 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
35 986 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
36 405 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
36 610 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
37 673 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Hankook W452 Winter i*cept RS2 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 36 of 42
87 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 28 of 42
71 +1,6 %
snow traction
beats 32 of 38
86 +2,5 %
snow handling
beats 36 of 38
96 +3,2 %
Wet beats 47 of 50
95 +7,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 45 of 50
89 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 32 of 39
92 +10,7 %
wet handling
beats 32 of 38
79 +2,3 %
Dry beats 28 of 39
73 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 29 of 39
71 +1,4 %
dry handling
beats 24 of 38
53 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 14 of 39
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 1 of 39
6 −7,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 28 of 34
65 +6,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 34 of 39
88 −1,3 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 39
38 −1,3 %
ride comfort
beats 21 of 26
73 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 95 % Noise and comfort 88 % Snow 87 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 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
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 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 32 200 Ft
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 856 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 32 758 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 29 107 Ft Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 32 200 Ft This tyre 
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 −11 824 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft +1 656 Ft
Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −11 824 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft +1 656 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 +1 656 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 758 Ft +559 Ft
- 1. 8.3 29 107 Ft −3 092 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 200 Ft
- 5. 8.1 34 349 Ft +2 149 Ft
- 6. 8.0 30 124 Ft −2 076 Ft
- 7. 7.8 40 178 Ft +7 979 Ft
- 7. 7.8 37 267 Ft +5 067 Ft
- 9. 7.7 34 494 Ft +2 295 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 649 Ft +450 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 520 Ft +320 Ft
- 12. 7.5 25 320 Ft −6 880 Ft
- 13. 7.4 31 935 Ft −264 Ft
- 13. 7.4 34 825 Ft +2 625 Ft
- 13. 7.4 27 087 Ft −5 113 Ft
- 13. 7.4 33 567 Ft +1 368 Ft
- 17. 7.3 53 028 Ft +20 828 Ft
- 18. 6.9 30 192 Ft −2 008 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 188 Ft −4 012 Ft
- 19. 6.8 24 017 Ft −8 183 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 702 Ft −3 498 Ft
- 22. 6.7 26 670 Ft −5 529 Ft
- 23. 6.4 42 482 Ft +10 282 Ft
- 23. 6.4 27 882 Ft −4 318 Ft
- 25. 6.0
- 26. 5.9 26 700 Ft −5 499 Ft
- 27. 5.7 20 117 Ft −12 083 Ft
- 28. 5.6 29 768 Ft −2 432 Ft
- 29. 5.2 20 376 Ft −11 824 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
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.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 195/55 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)89
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1023401
EAN8808563440576
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W452 Winter i*cept RS2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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7.4
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WINTEREXPERT
7.7
from 34 494 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R15.
Current lowest
32 199,58 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 122,11 Ft
Highest for the period
32 818,07 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.