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 215/60 R16 among 47 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 021 Ft
in 215/60 R16
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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 (3)
Your size 215/60 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563535579 SAP: 1028380
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 39 021 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 215/60 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563535432 SAP: 1028366
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 41 014 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 215/60 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563535500 SAP: 1028373
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 41 303 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/60 R16.
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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 215/60 R16 among 47 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 38 of 54
71 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 41 of 54
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 28 of 48
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 32 of 48
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 52 of 62
85 +8,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 49 of 62
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 47 of 50
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 33 of 49
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 23 of 49
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 16 of 49
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 29 of 47
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 16 of 41
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 31 of 49
64 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 27 of 49
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 30 of 45
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 19 of 50
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 49
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 33
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 85 % 🏆 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
Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 215/60 R16
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 39 021 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 57 653 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 025 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 52 489 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 37 278 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 54 651 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 014 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 557 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 35 378 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 232 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 40 888 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 40 070 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 36 386 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 38 046 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 752 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 36 084 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 820 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 40 310 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 30 268 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 39 158 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 102 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 589 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 223 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 170 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 29 853 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 32 819 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 35 912 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 33 668 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 47 995 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 34 196 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 6.4 32 774 Ft 
Toyo Observe EWS1 XL 6.1 33 950 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 24 936 Ft 5,7 Median 7,5 9,8
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle WINTERX TW401 24 936 Ft −14 085 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 57 653 Ft +18 632 Ft
Triangle WINTERX TW401 24 936 Ft −14 085 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 57 653 Ft +18 632 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
💡 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 (32)
- 1. 9.8 57 653 Ft +18 632 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 025 Ft +10 004 Ft
- 3. 9.0 52 489 Ft +13 468 Ft
- 4. 8.6 37 278 Ft −1 743 Ft
- 5. 8.4 54 651 Ft +15 630 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 014 Ft +1 993 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 557 Ft +2 536 Ft
- 6. 8.3 35 378 Ft −3 643 Ft
- 9. 8.1 38 232 Ft −789 Ft
- 10. 8.0 40 888 Ft +1 867 Ft
- 11. 7.8 40 070 Ft +1 049 Ft
- 11. 7.8 36 386 Ft −2 635 Ft
- 13. 7.7 38 046 Ft −975 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 752 Ft +731 Ft
- 14. 7.6 36 084 Ft −2 937 Ft
- 16. 7.5 32 820 Ft −6 201 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 310 Ft +1 289 Ft
- 17. 7.4 30 268 Ft −8 753 Ft
- 17. 7.4 39 158 Ft +137 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 102 Ft +2 081 Ft
- 21. 7.3 38 589 Ft −432 Ft
- 22. 6.9 32 223 Ft −6 798 Ft
- 22. 6.9 46 170 Ft +7 149 Ft
- 24. 6.8 29 853 Ft −9 168 Ft
- 24. 6.8 32 819 Ft −6 202 Ft
- 24. 6.8 35 912 Ft −3 109 Ft
- 27. 6.7 33 668 Ft −5 353 Ft
- 28. 6.6 47 995 Ft +8 974 Ft
- 29. 6.4 34 196 Ft −4 825 Ft
- 29. 6.4 32 774 Ft −6 247 Ft
- 31. 6.1 33 950 Ft −5 071 Ft
- 32. 5.7 24 936 Ft −14 085 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 215/60 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028380
EAN8808563535579
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 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 40 310 Ft
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 39 021 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W320 Winter i*cept evo2
6.6
from 79 621 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 215/60 R16.
Current lowest
39 021,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 873,00 Ft
Highest for the period
39 097,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.