Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462

The presented tyre is marked with 3PMSF symbol (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake). It means that the tyre meets the EU requirements for winter tyres. The symbol is awarded after thorough tests of a tyre model in terms of snow grip.

Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462 is a mid-range tyre designed for safe and rewarding winter driving. The Korean manufacturer is renowned for providing products that are perfectly tailored to drivers' needs.

For the i*cept RS3, the top priority was to achieve high levels of grip in typical winter conditions - both on loose snow and wet pavement. Therefore, the model incorporates several state-of-the-art features:

• Inverted V-shaped half-grooves complement the tread pattern with additional gripping edges to improve grip on snowy roads.

  
  

• 3D zigzag sipes reduce block vibrations generated during driving, resulting in shorter braking distances and greater tyre grip in winter conditions.

  
  

• A system of micro sipes located around the main grooves improves the tyre's stability in corners and reduces the risk of uncontrolled skidding.

  
  

• Profiled water grooves improve traction on muddy surfaces.

  
  

• An optimised tread design with solid blocks and narrow grooves improves the car's dry handling performance at low temperatures.

However, the high standards of safety and grip in the winter season would not have been achievable if it were not for a modern rubber compound with pine technology. It ensures that the tyre does not lose flexibility at low temperatures, retaining its full properties even in difficult winter weather.

Hankook is a Korean company that is among the world's leading tyre sellers. The manufacturer's range includes models for cars, but also trucks, vans and racing cars. The quality of Hankook tyres is attested to by the thousands of drivers around the world who travel using the Korean brand's products every day.