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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/60 R16 among 47 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
104,27 €
in 215/60 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.

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Your size 215/60 R16 99H XL EAN: 8808563535432 SAP: 1028366
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 104,27 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 215/60 R16 among 47 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 38 of 54
71 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 41 of 54
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 28 of 48
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 32 of 48
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 52 of 62
85 +8,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 49 of 62
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 47 of 50
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 33 of 49
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 23 of 49
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 16 of 49
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 29 of 47
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 16 of 41
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 31 of 49
64 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 27 of 49
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 30 of 45
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 19 of 50
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 17 of 49
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 11 of 33
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 85 %
🏆 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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
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 215/60 R16

Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 104,27 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 155,96 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 130,63 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 139,57 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 110,34 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 151,55 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 104,27 € This tyre Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,15 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 88,76 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 97,69 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 103,42 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 102,24 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 112,72 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 104,73 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 98,33 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 98,59 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 81,52 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 101,89 € Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 75,16 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 99,24 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 103,99 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 98,43 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 78,84 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 120,98 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 77,56 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 78,73 € Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 90,18 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 82,09 € Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 122,34 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 85,61 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 6.4 76,22 € Toyo Observe EWS1 XL 6.1 84,96 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 60,35 €
5,7 Median 7,5 9,8
6. rank in the group of 32 compared
75 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 155,96 € +51,69 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 130,63 € +26,36 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 139,57 € +35,30 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 110,34 € +6,07 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 151,55 € +47,28 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 104,27 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 104,15 € −0,12 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 88,76 € −15,51 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 97,69 € −6,58 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 103,42 € −0,85 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 102,24 € −2,03 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 112,72 € +8,45 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 104,73 € +0,46 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 98,33 € −5,94 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 98,59 € −5,68 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 81,52 € −22,75 €
  17. 17. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 101,89 € −2,38 €
  18. 17. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT 75,16 € −29,11 €
  19. 17. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 99,24 € −5,03 €
  20. 17. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 103,99 € −0,28 €
  21. 21. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 98,43 € −5,84 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 78,84 € −25,43 €
  23. 22. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 120,98 € +16,71 €
  24. 24. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 77,56 € −26,71 €
  25. 24. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 78,73 € −25,54 €
  26. 24. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 90,18 € −14,09 €
  27. 27. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 82,09 € −22,18 €
  28. 28. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 122,34 € +18,07 €
  29. 29. 6.4 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 85,61 € −18,66 €
  30. 29. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 76,22 € −28,05 €
  31. 31. 6.1 Toyo Observe EWS1 XL 84,96 € −19,31 €
  32. 32. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 60,35 € −43,92 €
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 215/60 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1028366
EAN8808563535432
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
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

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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 215/60 R16.

Current lowest
104,27 €
↗ 3,58 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
93,16 €
12.8.2026
Highest for the period
104,27 €
8.11.2026
104,27 93,16 104,27 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 100,67 € 25.6.2026: 100,12 € 2.7.2026: 99,67 € 29.7.2026: 96,35 € 29.7.2026: 99,01 € 30.7.2026: 96,35 € 31.7.2026: 99,01 € 2.8.2026: 99,67 € 12.8.2026: 93,16 € 13.8.2026: 96,20 € 13.8.2026: 99,67 € 21.8.2026: 100,12 € 15.9.2026: 102,13 € 15.9.2026: 100,12 € 2.11.2026: 101,98 € 3.11.2026: 102,13 € 8.11.2026: 104,27 €

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