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 215/65 R16 among 44 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
35 891 Ft
in 215/65 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (6)
Your size 215/65 R16 98H EAN: 8808563596099 SAP: 1033598
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 35 891 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 98H EAN: 8808563535357 SAP: 1028358
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 36 990 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 102H XL EAN: 8808563535883 SAP: 1028411
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 41 248 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 102H XL EAN: 8808563536330 SAP: 1028456
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 43 661 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 98H EAN: 8808563550312 SAP: 1029638
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 45 094 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 102H XL EAN: 8808563596310 SAP: 1033614
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 47 049 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/65 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 215/65 R16 among 44 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 32 of 49
66 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 36 of 49
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 25 of 47
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 30 of 46
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 46 of 56
83 +7,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 43 of 56
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 46 of 48
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 32 of 47
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 21 of 47
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 18 of 47
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 27 of 45
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 16 of 37
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 29 of 48
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 26 of 47
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 26 of 40
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 20 of 47
44 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 46
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 10 of 31
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
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
Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 215/65 R16
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 35 891 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 49 830 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 731 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 055 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 38 522 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 69 792 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 36 990 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 196 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 33 832 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 38 395 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 38 218 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 33 915 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 39 174 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 38 562 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 991 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 34 347 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 863 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 38 359 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 36 624 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 30 169 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 702 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 37 436 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 136 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 843 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 267 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 32 988 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 33 773 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 36 479 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 659 Ft 
Goodride SW608 M+S 5.2 35 724 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft −167 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +13 939 Ft
Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft −167 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +13 939 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 49 830 Ft +13 939 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 731 Ft +9 840 Ft
- 3. 9.0 55 055 Ft +19 164 Ft
- 4. 8.6 38 522 Ft +2 631 Ft
- 5. 8.4 69 792 Ft +33 901 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 990 Ft +1 099 Ft
- 6. 8.3 40 196 Ft +4 305 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 832 Ft −2 059 Ft
- 9. 8.1 38 395 Ft +2 504 Ft
- 10. 8.0 38 218 Ft +2 327 Ft
- 11. 7.8 33 915 Ft −1 976 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 174 Ft +3 283 Ft
- 13. 7.7 38 562 Ft +2 671 Ft
- 14. 7.6 32 991 Ft −2 900 Ft
- 14. 7.6 34 347 Ft −1 544 Ft
- 16. 7.5 36 863 Ft +972 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 359 Ft +2 468 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 624 Ft +733 Ft
- 17. 7.4 30 169 Ft −5 722 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 702 Ft +5 811 Ft
- 21. 7.3 37 436 Ft +1 545 Ft
- 22. 6.9 32 136 Ft −3 755 Ft
- 23. 6.8 31 843 Ft −4 048 Ft
- 23. 6.8 27 267 Ft −8 624 Ft
- 25. 6.7 32 988 Ft −2 903 Ft
- 26. 6.1 33 773 Ft −2 118 Ft
- 27. 6.0 36 479 Ft +588 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 659 Ft −12 232 Ft
- 29. 5.2 35 724 Ft −167 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 215/65 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1033598
EAN8808563596099
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
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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Firestone
WINTERHAWK 4
7.6
from 99 Ft
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 96 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 100 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 215/65 R16.
Current lowest
35 891,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
35 889,00 Ft
Highest for the period
41 833,67 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.