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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

225/50 R17 Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 variants


Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 is a winter tyre made in total of 77 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 225/50 R17, W462 Winter i*cept RS3 usually competes against N blue 4 Season, which is a tyre from Nexen with a rating of 62%, compared to 78% of the Hankook in question.

225/50 R17 94 H

225/50 R17 98 V


Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 is made in 77 sizes, starting from 165/65 R14 up to 225/55 R17.

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Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/50 R17)
Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Ranked #4 of 7
The Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 ranked 4th among 7 competitors, showing a significant improvement over its debut last year. Despite trailing behind brands like Bridgestone and Continental, it narrowed the performance gap, especially in dry and wet conditions. Its performance on snow was its weakest point, being the least comfortable choice, yet it managed to secure a close 5th in those conditions when tested in Sweden. The tyre excelled in dry handling, where its ability to change direction swiftly and maintain high grip levels brought it to the forefront, marking it as the best in this discipline. Additionally, it showcased strong wet braking capabilities, coming in second only to the Continental, proving its prowess in varied wet tests. However, it struggled with fuel economy, an area that remained a downside.
Name
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 16
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,82,0
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS32,42,7
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 9
Name
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Source: www.tyrereviews.com
Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Ranked #3 of 6
Securing a respectable third place among six competitors, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 made a notable debut. This tyre, newly introduced, managed to outperform other new entries, albeit it couldn't bridge the gap to the top winter performers. Despite its less comfortable performance in severely cold conditions—where it only surpassed one competitor—its excellent handling capabilities shined through. It demonstrated a superior balance that ensured car control was straightforward, attributed to its strong front grip that also enhanced its performance through turns. This balance and ease of control were apparent on wet surfaces as well, where it achieved a commendable handling score, finishing joint second. However, it couldn't consistently deliver top results across all tests. The tyre showed some weaknesses, particularly in curved aquaplaning and braking, falling more than a meter behind the leaders in braking efficiency. Although it claimed the top position in snow handling, it faced challenges in dry conditions with a braking distance three meters longer than the best, impacting its overall performance. Additionally, its fuel economy was hoped to be better, marking an area for improvement. Despite these areas, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3's debut showcased its potential with a mix of strengths, particularly in balance and handling, setting a solid foundation for future enhancements.
Name Points total
Best values in test100
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS398.9
Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

225/50 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76.4%
88.2%
86.5%
82%
Premium £169
98 H + 1
2. Continental WinterContact TS 850P
Premium £163
94 H + 5
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88.7%
91%
90.9%
96.8%
Premium £163
98 H + 1
4. Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870
83.3%
84.8%
84.2%
78.9%
Premium
5. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.1%
90.9%
80.6%
85.5%
Premium £167
94 H + 4
6. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90.4%
80.1%
83%
85.4%
Premium £187
98 H + 2
7. Kleber KRISALP HP3
78.7%
82.7%
73.7%
79.3%
Upper-middle
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78.8%
75.2%
69%
88.1%
Premium
9. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80.7%
87.3%
80.9%
83.2%
Premium £121
94 H + 7
10. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
77.2%
80.5%
81.7%
Premium £176
94 H + 4
11. Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
82.6%
85%
80.8%
Premium £149
94 H + 2
12. Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6
76.8%
73.4%
79.2%
86.2%
Premium
13. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73.2%
92.4%
73.3%
80.4%
Upper-middle
14. Nokian WR D4
77.8%
84.3%
80.1%
81.8%
Upper-middle
15. Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6
67.1%
Premium
16. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium £149
94 H + 6
17. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001
80.5%
77.4%
82.4%
Premium £160
94 H + 8
18. Firestone Winterhawk 4
78.1%
86.1%
74.3%
81.3%
Upper-middle £121
98 H + 1
19. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.6%
85.1%
92%
Upper-middle £144
94 H + 5
20. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78.8%
74%
77.2%
76.3%
Lowcost £132
0 V
21. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76.3%
74.8%
77.8%
Lowcost £114
98 H + 1
22. Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75.1%
74.1%
79.8%
74.8%
Lowcost
23. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71.8%
85.5%
73.2%
73.2%
Lowcost £129
94 H + 2
24. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.1%
74.6%
75.2%
80.9%
Upper-middle £143
94 V + 1
25. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle £286
94 H + 2
26. Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2
72.1%
80.6%
81.9%
82.5%
Upper-middle
27. Toyo Observe S944
72.7%
69%
84.7%
76.2%
Upper-middle £141
98 V
28. Toyo Snowprox S954
78.8%
70.6%
92.2%
82.7%
Upper-middle
29. Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5
73.6%
87.3%
Lowcost
30. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO
83.1%
68.3%
85.5%
91.8%
Premium
31. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle £138
94 H + 3
32. Sava Eskimo HP2
68.6%
80.4%
74.2%
77.6%
Lowcost £99
98 V
33. Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert
76.9%
80.9%
75.4%
80.1%
Upper-middle
34. Giti GitiWinter W1
71.1%
72.4%
76.7%
82.3%
Lowcost
35. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76.8%
77.4%
77.5%
94.5%
Lowcost £105
98 V + 1
36. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
78.3%
74.9%
Lowcost £102
98 V
37. Debica Frigo HP2
70%
86.5%
74.1%
71.9%
Lowcost £92
98 V
38. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Premium £137
94 H + 1
39. Nokian WR D3
Upper-middle
40. Uniroyal WinterExpert
65.2%
73.4%
75%
75.2%
Upper-middle £144
98 H + 1
41. Barum Polaris 5
73.7%
74.3%
75.7%
73.9%
Lowcost £107
98 H + 1
42. Falken EUROWINTER HS449
Upper-middle
43. Nokian WR A4
66.1%
77.4%
80.7%
Upper-middle
44. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
78.5%
70.5%
85.1%
Upper-middle £101
94 H + 2
45. Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4
77.2%
79.3%
76.8%
82.5%
Upper-middle
46. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
47. Kormoran SNOW
Lowcost
48. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
49. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca
72.1%
76.1%
77.4%
Lowcost
50. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
71.9%
84.2%
84.2%
Lowcost
51. Imperial SnowDragon 3
Lowcost
52. Kormoran SNOWPRO B2
Lowcost