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 225/55 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
112,62 €
in 225/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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 225/55 R17 97H EAN: 8808563535746 SAP: 1028397
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 112,62 € 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 8808563535647 SAP: 1028387
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP
C B B Price from 112,68 € 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 8808563591155 SAP: 1033149
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 112,68 € Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/55 R17 97H EAN: 8808563536194 SAP: 1028442
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
C B B Price from 114,30 € M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/55 R17 97H EAN: 8808563536422 SAP: 1028465
HANKOOK WINTER I*CEPT RS3 W462
C B B Price from 114,30 € M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/55 R17 97H EAN: 8808563565927 SAP: 1030953
HANKOOK W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3, RP, HRS
D B B Price from 131,83 € M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808563535746
Current prices for size 225/55 R17.
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In stock
112,62 €
Buy → 2
In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
113,83 €
Buy → 3
In stock
114,30 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
115,68 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
117,21 €
Buy → 6
Delivery within 2 days
118,85 €
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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 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 49 of 66
75 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 50 of 65
83 +3,2 %
snow traction
beats 31 of 55
63 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 39 of 55
73 +1,6 %
Wet beats 61 of 73
84 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 57 of 72
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 58 of 60
98 +10,3 %
wet handling
beats 34 of 56
60 +1,8 %
Dry beats 28 of 58
49 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 21 of 58
35 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 29 of 53
64 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 19 of 43
40 ≈ average
Economy beats 36 of 60
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 33 of 58
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 29 of 51
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 25 of 58
44 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 22 of 56
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 10 of 37
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 84 % Snow 75 % 🏆 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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 stands in size 225/55 R17
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 112,62 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 154,13 € 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,08 € 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 155,90 € 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 127,89 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 155,46 € 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 96,99 € Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 112,62 € This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,63 € 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 108,48 € 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 104,70 € 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 113,79 € 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 125,23 € 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,17 € 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 110,52 € 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,80 € 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 113,79 € 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 114,78 € 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 86,25 € 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 108,99 € 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 100,18 € 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 131,39 € 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 92,24 € 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,16 € 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 98,99 € 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 116,80 € 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 110,42 € 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 79,92 € 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 68,40 € 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,26 € 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 95,02 € 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 76,52 € 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −36,10 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 154,13 € +41,51 €
Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −36,10 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 154,13 € +41,51 € rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 154,13 € +41,51 €
- 2. 9.1 137,08 € +24,46 €
- 3. 9.0 155,90 € +43,28 €
- 4. 8.6 127,89 € +15,27 €
- 5. 8.4 155,46 € +42,84 €
- 6. 8.3 96,99 € −15,63 €
- 6. 8.3 112,62 €
- 6. 8.3 104,63 € −7,99 €
- 9. 8.1 108,48 € −4,14 €
- 10. 7.8 104,70 € −7,92 €
- 10. 7.8 113,79 € +1,17 €
- 10. 7.8 125,23 € +12,61 €
- 13. 7.7 121,17 € +8,55 €
- 14. 7.6 110,52 € −2,10 €
- 15. 7.5 102,80 € −9,82 €
- 16. 7.4 113,79 € +1,17 €
- 16. 7.4 114,78 € +2,16 €
- 16. 7.4 86,25 € −26,37 €
- 16. 7.4 108,99 € −3,63 €
- 20. 7.3 100,18 € −12,44 €
- 21. 7.1 131,39 € +18,77 €
- 22. 6.9 92,24 € −20,38 €
- 23. 6.8 90,16 € −22,46 €
- 24. 6.7 98,99 € −13,63 €
- 25. 6.1 116,80 € +4,18 €
- 26. 5.9 110,42 € −2,20 €
- 27. 5.8 79,92 € −32,70 €
- 28. 5.7 68,40 € −44,22 €
- 29. 5.6 92,26 € −20,36 €
- 30. 5.2 95,02 € −17,60 €
- 31. 5.0 76,52 € −36,10 €
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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028397
EAN8808563535746
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 Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Apollo
ASPIRE XP WINTER
7.4
from 186 €
This tyre
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 113 €
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 180 €
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 225/55 R17.
Current lowest
112,62 €
Lowest for the period
106,60 €
Highest for the period
112,62 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.