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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 225/60 R16 among 22 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
123,87 €
in 225/60 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.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 225/60 R16 98H EAN: 8808563566061 SAP: 1030968
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 123,87 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 225/60 R16 98H EAN: 8808563608327 SAP: 1034606
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 123,87 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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 225/60 R16 among 22 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 15 of 23
67 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 16 of 23
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 11 of 20
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 14 of 23
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 21 of 26
83 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 21 of 26
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 22 of 23
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 17 of 23
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 13 of 22
61 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 7 of 22
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 15 of 22
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 8 of 14
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 16 of 23
72 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 15 of 23
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 12 of 18
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 10 of 23
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 7 of 22
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 6 of 15
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 83 %
🏆 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
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 225/60 R16

Compared with 13 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 13 compared
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,3 behind the best in the group the best has 8,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (13)
  1. 1. 8.6 Michelin ALPIN 6 176,53 € +52,66 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 123,87 €
  3. 2. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 110,12 € −13,75 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 120,36 € −3,51 €
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 186,47 € +62,60 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 114,91 € −8,96 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 101,01 € −22,86 €
  8. 8. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 90,54 € −33,33 €
  9. 9. 7.3 Barum POLARIS 5 119,04 € −4,83 €
  10. 10. 6.6 Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 123,67 € −0,20 €
  11. 11. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 96,39 € −27,48 €
  12. 12. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 82,59 € −41,28 €
  13. 13. 5.5 Nankang SV-2 81,72 € −42,15 €
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 225/60 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code1030968
EAN8808563566061
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.

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Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2
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W320 Winter i*cept evo2
6.6
This tyre
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
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W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 124 €
Reference tyre
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Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP51
6.0
from 96 €
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
Detail →
4. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
12 tyres
Detail →
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
Detail →
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
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/60 R16.

Current lowest
123,87 €
↘ 4,93 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
121,22 €
1.9.2026
Highest for the period
130,30 €
22.6.2026
130,30 121,22 123,87 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 130,30 € 25.6.2026: 130,20 € 1.7.2026: 126,12 € 1.7.2026: 124,51 € 23.7.2026: 125,83 € 25.7.2026: 128,10 € 26.7.2026: 125,83 € 26.7.2026: 128,10 € 27.7.2026: 125,83 € 1.8.2026: 127,60 € 2.8.2026: 125,83 € 2.8.2026: 127,60 € 3.8.2026: 125,83 € 6.8.2026: 124,54 € 1.9.2026: 121,22 € 21.9.2026: 123,64 € 24.9.2026: 121,22 € 26.9.2026: 124,54 € 1.10.2026: 122,69 € 7.10.2026: 124,54 € 9.10.2026: 126,62 € 9.10.2026: 124,54 € 13.10.2026: 125,73 € 20.10.2026: 126,85 € 23.10.2026: 126,41 € 27.10.2026: 123,67 € 2.11.2026: 124,82 € 2.11.2026: 125,15 € 2.11.2026: 125,61 € 2.11.2026: 128,87 € 3.11.2026: 127,20 € 3.11.2026: 125,15 € 3.11.2026: 121,98 € 4.11.2026: 123,87 € 8.11.2026: 123,87 €

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