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 225/45 R17 among 54 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
38 384 Ft
in 225/45 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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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 (9)
Your size 225/45 R17 91H EAN: 8808563535395 SAP: 1028362
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
D B B Price from 38 384 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 8808563536156 SAP: 1028438
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 39 167 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/45 R17 91H EAN: 8808563596365 SAP: 1033618
HANKOOK W462
D B B Price from 41 208 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 8808563535708 SAP: 1028393
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 41 254 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 8808563596341 SAP: 1033616
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 41 496 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/45 R17 94H XL EAN: 8808563535838 SAP: 1028406
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 42 353 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/45 R17 94H XL EAN: 8808563596518 SAP: 1033628
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 45 447 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/45 R17 94H XL EAN: 8808563536286 SAP: 1028451
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 48 104 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/45 R17 91V EAN: 8808563565958 SAP: 1030956
HANKOOK W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP, HRS
D B B Price from 49 064 Ft M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535395
Current prices for size 225/45 R17.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
38 384 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
41 012 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
41 492 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
40 545 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
42 384 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 225/45 R17 among 54 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 49 of 66
75 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 50 of 65
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 33 of 56
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 40 of 57
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 65 of 77
85 +8,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 61 of 76
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 59 of 62
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 36 of 58
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 29 of 60
49 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 19 of 60
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 32 of 55
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 17 of 45
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 34 of 61
57 −1,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 34 of 60
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 28 of 52
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 27 of 61
45 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 21 of 59
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 38
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 85 % Snow 75 % 🏆 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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 225/45 R17
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 38 384 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 424 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 43 038 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 673 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 025 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 39 196 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 44 574 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 38 384 Ft This tyre 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 34 589 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 35 629 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 653 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 39 389 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 41 097 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 39 651 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 37 347 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 37 415 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 496 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 45 208 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 36 772 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 39 376 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 29 698 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 36 036 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 42 849 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 213 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 67 156 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 274 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 30 997 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 35 488 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 34 514 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 45 125 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 266 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 25 316 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 33 773 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft −4 611 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +15 039 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft −4 611 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +15 039 Ft rank in the group of 32 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 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 53 424 Ft +15 039 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 038 Ft +4 653 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 673 Ft +7 289 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 025 Ft +16 641 Ft
- 5. 8.6 39 196 Ft +811 Ft
- 6. 8.4 44 574 Ft +6 190 Ft
- 7. 8.3 38 384 Ft
- 7. 8.3 34 589 Ft −3 796 Ft
- 7. 8.3 35 629 Ft −2 756 Ft
- 10. 8.1 38 653 Ft +269 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 389 Ft +1 005 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 097 Ft +2 713 Ft
- 13. 7.7 39 651 Ft +1 266 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 347 Ft −1 037 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 415 Ft −969 Ft
- 16. 7.5 32 496 Ft −5 888 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 208 Ft +6 824 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 772 Ft −1 612 Ft
- 17. 7.4 39 376 Ft +992 Ft
- 17. 7.4 29 698 Ft −8 687 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 036 Ft −2 348 Ft
- 17. 7.4 42 849 Ft +4 464 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 213 Ft +1 829 Ft
- 24. 7.1 67 156 Ft +28 772 Ft
- 25. 6.9 31 274 Ft −7 111 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 997 Ft −7 387 Ft
- 27. 6.7 35 488 Ft −2 897 Ft
- 28. 6.1 34 514 Ft −3 871 Ft
- 29. 5.9 45 125 Ft +6 741 Ft
- 30. 5.8 29 266 Ft −9 119 Ft
- 31. 5.7 25 316 Ft −13 068 Ft
- 32. 5.2 33 773 Ft −4 611 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 225/45 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028362
EAN8808563535395
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3.
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Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 40 780 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 38 384 Ft
Reference tyre
Michelin
ALPIN 5
7.1
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 225/45 R17.
Current lowest
38 384,48 Ft
Lowest for the period
37 689,77 Ft
Highest for the period
38 384,48 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.