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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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
42 482 Ft
in 215/70 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 (3)

Your size 215/70 R16 100T EAN: 8808563536293 SAP: 1028452
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 42 482 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 215/70 R16 100T EAN: 8808563535845 SAP: 1028407
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 42 751 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 215/70 R16 100T EAN: 8808563536439 SAP: 1028466
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 45 280 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563536293

Current prices for size 215/70 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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 23 of 32
73 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 26 of 32
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 15 of 27
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 29
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 30 of 35
87 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 28 of 35
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 29 of 30
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 29
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 15 of 29
53 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 11 of 29
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 18 of 28
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 11 of 20
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 20 of 30
68 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 15 of 29
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 19 of 26
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 12 of 29
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 8 of 28
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 18
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 87 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 215/70 R16 3. place of 26 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 215/70 R16

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,7 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 58 148 Ft +15 667 Ft
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 42 751 Ft +269 Ft
  3. 3. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 44 524 Ft +2 042 Ft
  4. 4. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 44 792 Ft +2 311 Ft
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 40 713 Ft −1 769 Ft
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 44 632 Ft +2 150 Ft
  7. 7. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 39 789 Ft −2 693 Ft
  8. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 39 989 Ft −2 493 Ft
  9. 9. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 39 035 Ft −3 447 Ft
  10. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 44 939 Ft +2 457 Ft
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 37 523 Ft −4 958 Ft
  12. 12. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE SUV 40 870 Ft −1 612 Ft
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 36 816 Ft −5 666 Ft
  14. 14. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 34 447 Ft −8 035 Ft
  15. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 36 217 Ft −6 265 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 215/70 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)T
Product code1028452
EAN8808563536293
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.

Select a tyre to compare with Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3.
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6
Bridgestone
BLIZZAK 6
9.1
from 58 148 Ft
This tyre
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 42 482 Ft
Reference tyre
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Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1
Nokian Tyres
SNOWPROOF 1
7.4
from 44 939 Ft
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 215/70 R16.

Current lowest
42 481,69 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
42 322,00 Ft
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
42 569,00 Ft
6.11.2026
42 569,00 42 322,00 42 481,69 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 42 482,00 Ft 3.11.2026: 42 471,00 Ft 3.11.2026: 42 482,00 Ft 3.11.2026: 42 470,82 Ft 3.11.2026: 42 481,75 Ft 4.11.2026: 42 322,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 42 481,77 Ft 5.11.2026: 42 499,00 Ft 5.11.2026: 42 485,00 Ft 5.11.2026: 42 484,80 Ft 6.11.2026: 42 569,00 Ft 6.11.2026: 42 482,00 Ft 6.11.2026: 42 481,69 Ft 8.11.2026: 42 481,69 Ft

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