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 185/65 R15 among 41 available 
tested in R15 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
27 322 Ft
in 185/65 R15
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Your size 185/65 R15 88H EAN: 8808563440569 SAP: 1023400
HANKOOK W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2
D C B Price from 27 322 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563440569
Current prices for size 185/65 R15.
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In stock
27 322 Ft
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In stock
27 638 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
29 515 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
26 215 Ft
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Delivery within 3 days
29 846 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 185/65 R15 among 41 available
tested in R15 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 40 of 49
83 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 33 of 49
71 +1,6 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 45
86 +2,5 %
snow handling
beats 38 of 41
96 +3,2 %
Wet beats 52 of 56
94 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 50 of 56
89 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 39 of 46
92 +10,7 %
wet handling
beats 38 of 44
79 +2,3 %
Dry beats 30 of 46
66 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 32 of 46
71 +1,4 %
dry handling
beats 24 of 41
53 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 15 of 45
34 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 3 of 44
6 −7,6 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 30 of 38
65 +6,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 36 of 44
83 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 44
38 −1,3 %
ride comfort
beats 23 of 27
73 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 94 % Snow 83 % Noise and comfort 83 % 🏆 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 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 27 322 Ft
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 32 957 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 24 709 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 20 486 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 22 071 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 23 401 Ft Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 27 322 Ft This tyre 
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 −226 Ft 9.0 best in the group Michelin ALPIN 7 32 957 Ft +5 635 Ft
Goodride SW608 27 095 Ft −226 Ft 9.0 best in the group Michelin ALPIN 7 32 957 Ft +5 635 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
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.0 32 957 Ft +5 635 Ft
- 2. 8.6 24 709 Ft −2 613 Ft
- 3. 8.3 20 486 Ft −6 835 Ft
- 3. 8.3 22 071 Ft −5 251 Ft
- 3. 8.3 23 401 Ft −3 921 Ft
- 3. 8.3 27 322 Ft
- 7. 8.1 23 173 Ft −4 148 Ft
- 8. 8.0 24 057 Ft −3 265 Ft
- 9. 7.8 30 313 Ft +2 991 Ft
- 9. 7.8 23 989 Ft −3 333 Ft
- 9. 7.8 21 183 Ft −6 139 Ft
- 12. 7.7 21 357 Ft −5 965 Ft
- 13. 7.6 21 226 Ft −6 096 Ft
- 13. 7.6 23 148 Ft −4 174 Ft
- 15. 7.5 21 543 Ft −5 779 Ft
- 16. 7.4 23 472 Ft −3 850 Ft
- 16. 7.4 20 067 Ft −7 254 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 656 Ft +10 334 Ft
- 19. 7.3 25 027 Ft −2 295 Ft
- 20. 7.1 34 640 Ft +7 318 Ft
- 21. 6.9
- 21. 6.9 24 072 Ft −3 250 Ft
- 23. 6.8 20 106 Ft −7 216 Ft
- 23. 6.8 19 993 Ft −7 329 Ft
- 23. 6.8 24 489 Ft −2 832 Ft
- 26. 6.6 28 453 Ft +1 132 Ft
- 27. 6.4 24 423 Ft −2 898 Ft
- 27. 6.4 24 567 Ft −2 755 Ft
- 29. 5.7 19 482 Ft −7 840 Ft
- 30. 5.2 27 095 Ft −226 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 185/65 R15
Width185 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)88
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1023400
EAN8808563440569
EU energy label D C B (71 dB)
D C B (71 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W452 Winter i*cept RS2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 185/65 R15.
Current lowest
27 321,61 Ft
Lowest for the period
26 215,00 Ft
Highest for the period
27 321,61 Ft
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