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 225/55 R16 among 39 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
46 754 Ft
in 225/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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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 (3)
Your size 225/55 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563535852 SAP: 1028408
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 46 754 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/55 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563608662 SAP: 1034635
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 53 555 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/55 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563536309 SAP: 1028453
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 57 827 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535852
Current prices for size 225/55 R16.
1
In stock
46 754 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
46 903 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
47 033 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
47 453 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
49 259 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 225/55 R16 among 39 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 34 of 48
72 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 36 of 48
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 22 of 39
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 30 of 42
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 50 of 55
92 +9,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 46 of 55
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 41 of 42
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 30 of 42
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 21 of 42
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 15 of 42
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 27 of 41
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 12 of 31
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 25 of 41
62 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 21 of 40
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 37
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 19 of 41
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 40
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 9 of 27
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 92 % 🏆 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
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 W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 225/55 R16
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 46 754 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 54 973 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 60 606 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 49 552 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 46 754 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 894 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 450 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 318 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 45 637 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 45 495 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 430 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 265 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 370 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 46 732 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 653 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 51 749 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 33 628 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 39 813 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 339 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 41 232 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 322 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 34 003 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 923 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 46 893 Ft 
Toyo SNOWPROX S954 FSL 6.4 40 018 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 26 651 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 34 751 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +8 219 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +8 219 Ft rank in the group of 27 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 54 973 Ft +8 219 Ft
- 2. 9.0 60 606 Ft +13 852 Ft
- 3. 8.6 49 552 Ft +2 798 Ft
- 4. 8.3 46 754 Ft
- 4. 8.3 49 894 Ft +3 140 Ft
- 4. 8.3 41 450 Ft −5 304 Ft
- 7. 8.1 42 318 Ft −4 436 Ft
- 8. 8.0 45 637 Ft −1 117 Ft
- 9. 7.8 45 495 Ft −1 259 Ft
- 10. 7.7 46 430 Ft −324 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 265 Ft −2 489 Ft
- 12. 7.5 39 370 Ft −7 384 Ft
- 12. 7.5 46 732 Ft −22 Ft
- 14. 7.4 42 653 Ft −4 101 Ft
- 14. 7.4 51 749 Ft +4 995 Ft
- 14. 7.4 33 628 Ft −13 126 Ft
- 14. 7.4 39 813 Ft −6 941 Ft
- 14. 7.4 45 339 Ft −1 415 Ft
- 19. 7.3 41 232 Ft −5 522 Ft
- 20. 6.9 32 322 Ft −14 432 Ft
- 21. 6.8 34 003 Ft −12 751 Ft
- 21. 6.8 33 923 Ft −12 831 Ft
- 23. 6.6 46 893 Ft +139 Ft
- 24. 6.4 40 018 Ft −6 736 Ft
- 25. 5.7 26 651 Ft −20 103 Ft
- 26. 5.2 34 751 Ft −12 003 Ft
- 27. 5.0
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 225/55 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028408
EAN8808563535852
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
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.
Select a tyre to compare with Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3.
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Hankook
W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
6.6
from 46 893 Ft
This tyre
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 46 754 Ft
Reference tyre
Nokian Tyres
SNOWPROOF 1
7.4
from 51 749 Ft
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 225/55 R16.
Current lowest
46 754,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
45 403,00 Ft
Highest for the period
46 903,07 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.