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 165/70 R14 among 24 available 
tested only in R15, R16, R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested only in R15, R16, R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
22 143 Ft
in 165/70 R14
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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 (6)
Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808563535999 SAP: 1028422
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 22 143 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808563536453 SAP: 1028468
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 23 432 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 165/70 R14 85T XL EAN: 8808563535449 SAP: 1028367
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 25 680 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808563536415 SAP: 1028464
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 28 002 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 165/70 R14 85T XL EAN: 8808563535517 SAP: 1028374
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 29 349 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 165/70 R14 85T XL EAN: 8808563591223 SAP: 1033156
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
D B B Price from 32 853 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535999
Current prices for size 165/70 R14.
1
In stock
22 143 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
22 314 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
24 223 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
25 475 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 2 days
25 587 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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R16, R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 25 of 33
77 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 26 of 33
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 18 of 27
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 17 of 22
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 33 of 37
91 +10,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 33 of 37
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 27 of 29
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 18 of 25
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 16 of 29
57 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 12 of 29
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 14 of 22
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 10 of 23
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 19 of 29
67 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 16 of 27
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 15 of 24
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 12 of 26
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 6 of 26
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 7 of 12
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 91 % Snow 77 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 165/70 R14 2. place of 24 rated
🏆 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 165/70 R14
Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 22 143 Ft
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 21 148 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 22 143 Ft This tyre 
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 8.1 27 804 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 19 964 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 23 020 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 20 797 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 21 972 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 21 233 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 18 221 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 18 214 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 20 333 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 23 453 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 21 492 Ft 
Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 5.9 24 956 Ft 
Goodride SW608 M+S 5.2 26 250 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 8,3
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 M+S 26 250 Ft +4 106 Ft 8.3 best in the group Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 21 148 Ft −995 Ft
Goodride SW608 M+S 26 250 Ft +4 106 Ft 8.3 best in the group Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 21 148 Ft −995 Ft rank in the group of 15 compared
above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
- 1. 8.3 21 148 Ft −995 Ft
- 1. 8.3 22 143 Ft
- 3. 8.1 27 804 Ft +5 661 Ft
- 4. 7.8 19 964 Ft −2 180 Ft
- 4. 7.8 23 020 Ft +877 Ft
- 6. 7.7 20 797 Ft −1 346 Ft
- 7. 7.6 21 972 Ft −171 Ft
- 8. 7.5 21 233 Ft −910 Ft
- 9. 7.4 18 221 Ft −3 923 Ft
- 10. 6.8 18 214 Ft −3 929 Ft
- 10. 6.8 20 333 Ft −1 811 Ft
- 10. 6.8 23 453 Ft +1 310 Ft
- 10. 6.8 21 492 Ft −651 Ft
- 14. 5.9 24 956 Ft +2 813 Ft
- 15. 5.2 26 250 Ft +4 106 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 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code1028422
EAN8808563535999
EU energy label D B B (71 dB)
D B B (71 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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Vredestein
Snowtrac 5
6.8
from 35 295 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 22 143 Ft
Reference tyre
Apollo
ALNAC 4G WINTER
6.8
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 165/70 R14.
Current lowest
22 143,31 Ft
Lowest for the period
21 293,24 Ft
Highest for the period
24 174,45 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.