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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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
113,51 €
in 215/70 R16
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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 215/70 R16 100T EAN: 8808563535845 SAP: 1028407
HANKOOK W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 113,51 €
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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 39 measurements · 17 tests
beats 23 of 32
73 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 14 tests
beats 26 of 32
83 +3,2 %
snow traction 13 tests
beats 15 of 27
63 ≈ average
snow handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 29
73 +1,6 %
Wet from 58 measurements · 17 tests
beats 30 of 35
87 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 14 tests
beats 28 of 35
84 +8,0 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 29 of 30
98 +10,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 29
60 +1,8 %
Dry from 21 measurements · 15 tests
beats 15 of 29
53 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 11 of 29
35 ≈ average
dry handling 7 tests
beats 18 of 28
64 ≈ average
Ice from 6 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 11 of 20
40 ≈ average
Economy from 29 measurements · 16 tests
beats 20 of 30
68 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 13 tests
beats 15 of 29
63 +1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 9 tests
beats 19 of 26
55 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 12 measurements · 13 tests
beats 12 of 29
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 12 tests
beats 8 of 28
27 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 18
24 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 87 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 215/70 R16 3. place of 26 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
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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 215/70 R16

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

2. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,7 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 143,31 € +29,80 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 This tyre 113,51 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 108,38 € −5,13 €
  4. 4. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 112,61 € −0,90 €
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 114,72 € +1,21 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 112,64 € −0,87 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 107,90 € −5,61 €
  8. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 109,16 € −4,35 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 95,90 € −17,61 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 111,23 € −2,28 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 92,80 € −20,71 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE SUV 102,63 € −10,88 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 86,10 € −27,41 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 92,55 € −20,96 €
  15. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 91,15 € −22,36 €
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 215/70 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)T
Product code1028407
EAN8808563535845
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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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
Detail →
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 215/70 R16.

Current lowest
113,51 €
↗ 11,18 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
38,11 €
3.11.2026
Highest for the period
113,51 €
8.11.2026
113,51 38,11 113,51 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 102,10 € 22.6.2026: 104,56 € 22.6.2026: 108,97 € 25.6.2026: 103,51 € 1.7.2026: 108,97 € 2.7.2026: 107,89 € 3.7.2026: 101,45 € 4.7.2026: 101,56 € 7.7.2026: 101,52 € 8.7.2026: 101,39 € 9.7.2026: 101,08 € 10.7.2026: 101,11 € 11.7.2026: 100,28 € 14.7.2026: 100,66 € 15.7.2026: 100,40 € 16.7.2026: 100,68 € 17.7.2026: 100,70 € 18.7.2026: 100,38 € 21.7.2026: 100,50 € 22.7.2026: 100,69 € 23.7.2026: 100,64 € 24.7.2026: 100,63 € 25.7.2026: 100,71 € 28.7.2026: 100,96 € 29.7.2026: 100,75 € 30.7.2026: 100,70 € 31.7.2026: 101,06 € 1.8.2026: 100,98 € 4.8.2026: 101,23 € 5.8.2026: 101,01 € 6.8.2026: 101,16 € 7.8.2026: 101,29 € 8.8.2026: 101,23 € 11.8.2026: 101,18 € 12.8.2026: 101,27 € 13.8.2026: 101,18 € 14.8.2026: 101,13 € 15.8.2026: 101,04 € 18.8.2026: 101,09 € 19.8.2026: 100,86 € 20.8.2026: 100,70 € 21.8.2026: 100,91 € 22.8.2026: 101,00 € 26.8.2026: 101,16 € 27.8.2026: 101,23 € 27.8.2026: 102,35 € 27.8.2026: 102,44 € 27.8.2026: 108,95 € 4.9.2026: 109,03 € 11.9.2026: 109,21 € 16.9.2026: 108,64 € 17.9.2026: 108,37 € 18.9.2026: 109,80 € 19.9.2026: 108,37 € 20.9.2026: 110,20 € 3.10.2026: 110,35 € 4.10.2026: 110,20 € 5.10.2026: 110,35 € 3.11.2026: 38,11 € 3.11.2026: 110,35 € 8.11.2026: 113,51 €

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