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 205/55 R17 among 46 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
45 584 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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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 (2)
Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 8808563566078 SAP: 1030969
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 45 584 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 8808563608310 SAP: 1034605
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 46 823 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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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 205/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 39 of 55
72 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 42 of 55
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 25 of 46
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 31 of 47
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 53 of 64
84 +8,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 50 of 64
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 47 of 49
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 31 of 48
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 22 of 48
47 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 17 of 48
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 26 of 46
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 13 of 37
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 28 of 48
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 27 of 48
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 24 of 43
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 19 of 49
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 48
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 9 of 32
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 84 % 🏆 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 205/55 R17
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 45 584 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft This tyre 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −16 462 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +15 987 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −16 462 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +15 987 Ft rank in the group of 29 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +15 987 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +3 021 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +10 926 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +23 364 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft +2 163 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +14 412 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft −3 162 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft −6 338 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft −3 486 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft +2 172 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft +1 305 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft +529 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft −1 007 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft −5 595 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft −5 795 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +16 344 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −11 284 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft −4 675 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft −7 142 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −11 077 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +2 578 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −11 412 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +5 227 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft +671 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft −6 024 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft +1 856 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −22 005 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −16 462 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 205/55 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1030969
EAN8808563566078
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 60 955 Ft
This tyre
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 45 584 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 419 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 205/55 R17.
Current lowest
45 584,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
42 634,80 Ft
Highest for the period
45 584,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.