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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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R16, R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
59,78 €
in 165/70 R14
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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 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808563535999 SAP: 1028422
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 59,78 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 165/70 R14 85T XL EAN: 8808563535449 SAP: 1028367
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 60,77 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 165/70 R14 85T XL EAN: 8808563535517 SAP: 1028374
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 60,77 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile 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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R16, R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 25 of 33
77 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 26 of 33
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 18 of 27
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 17 of 22
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 33 of 37
91 +10,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 33 of 37
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 27 of 29
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 18 of 25
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 16 of 29
57 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 12 of 29
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 14 of 22
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 10 of 23
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 19 of 29
67 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 16 of 27
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 15 of 24
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 12 of 26
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 6 of 26
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 7 of 12
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 91 % Snow 77 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 165/70 R14 2. place of 24 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 165/70 R14

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

1. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 53,36 € −6,42 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 59,78 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 74,00 € +14,22 €
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 60,59 € +0,81 €
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 58,91 € −0,87 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 60,60 € +0,82 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 57,69 € −2,09 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 52,37 € −7,41 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 46,46 € −13,32 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 47,13 € −12,65 €
  11. 10. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 48,84 € −10,94 €
  12. 10. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 61,59 € +1,81 €
  13. 10. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 54,27 € −5,51 €
  14. 14. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 90,49 € +30,71 €
  15. 15. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 66,93 € +7,15 €
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 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code1028422
EAN8808563535999
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (71 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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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 165/70 R14.

Current lowest
59,78 €
↗ 1,15 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
56,48 €
14.7.2026
Highest for the period
60,61 €
2.11.2026
60,61 56,48 59,78 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 59,10 € 14.7.2026: 59,99 € 14.7.2026: 56,48 € 15.9.2026: 59,10 € 15.9.2026: 56,48 € 2.11.2026: 60,61 € 3.11.2026: 59,78 € 8.11.2026: 59,78 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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