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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/60 R16 among 22 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
46 787 Ft
in 225/60 R16
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Which sizes it's made in

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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 225/60 R16 98H EAN: 8808563566061 SAP: 1030968
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 46 787 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 225/60 R16 98H EAN: 8808563608327 SAP: 1034606
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 66 554 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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 225/60 R16 among 22 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 15 of 23
67 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 16 of 23
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 11 of 20
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 14 of 23
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 21 of 26
83 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 21 of 26
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 22 of 23
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 17 of 23
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 13 of 22
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 7 of 22
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 15 of 22
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 8 of 14
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 16 of 23
72 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 15 of 23
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 12 of 18
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 10 of 23
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 7 of 22
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 6 of 15
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 83 %
🏆 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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 225/60 R16

Compared with 13 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 13 compared
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,3 behind the best in the group the best has 8,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (13)
  1. 1. 8.6 Michelin ALPIN 6 77 953 Ft +31 166 Ft
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 46 787 Ft
  3. 2. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 43 508 Ft −3 279 Ft
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 48 731 Ft +1 945 Ft
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 57 194 Ft +10 407 Ft
  6. 6. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 45 309 Ft −1 478 Ft
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 40 086 Ft −6 700 Ft
  8. 8. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 36 838 Ft −9 949 Ft
  9. 9. 7.3 Barum POLARIS 5 73 640 Ft +26 853 Ft
  10. 10. 6.6 Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 48 150 Ft +1 363 Ft
  11. 11. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 38 350 Ft −8 436 Ft
  12. 12. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 33 162 Ft −13 624 Ft
  13. 13. 5.5 Nankang SV-2 32 838 Ft −13 948 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/60 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1030968
EAN8808563566061
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Hankook
Tread W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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8.3
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 10×
Wins 0×
Top 3 1×
Average placement 5,7
2026
7. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
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3. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres
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6. place
Sport Auto winter tire test 205/45 R17 2026
9 tyres
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6. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres
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2024
5. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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4. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
12 tyres
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8. place
Auto Zeitung Winter and all-season tire test 215/55 R17 2024
10 tyres
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6. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2023
5. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/60 R16 2023
16 tyres
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7. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/60 R16.

Current lowest
46 786,62 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
46 638,46 Ft
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
46 863,77 Ft
3.11.2026
46 863,77 46 638,46 46 786,62 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 46 863,77 Ft 3.11.2026: 46 829,04 Ft 4.11.2026: 46 638,46 Ft 5.11.2026: 46 712,21 Ft 6.11.2026: 46 786,62 Ft 8.11.2026: 46 786,62 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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