The tyre meets the European Union's requirements for winter tyres
Carries the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Flake) symbol, which is awarded after the model in question has been thoroughly tested for snow grip.
tyre tests Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462:
2025
Auto, Motor und Sport
215/55 R17
very good
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Auto Bild
215/55 R17
recommended
2
2024
Auto Bild
205/55 R16
good
-
ADAC
215/55 R17
satisfactory
-
ADAC
205/55 R16
satisfactory
-
2023
ÖAMTC
205/60 R16
highly recommended
-
TCS
205/60 R16
highly recommended
-
ADAC
205/60 R16
good
-
ÖAMTC
225/45 R17
recommended
-
TCS
225/45 R17
recommended
-
ADAC
225/45 R17
satisfactory
-
2022
Auto Bild
215/55 R17
good
-
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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.
Hankook
Hankook is a world-renowned South Korean tyre manufacturer. Although the brand originates in the mid-range segment, innovative technologies allow Hankook to successfully compete with the premium class. Manufacturers such as Audi and BMW trust Hankook, choosing them for fitted tyres. For decades, Hankook has been supplying reliable summer, winter and all-season tyres, and they have been the exclusive Formula E supplier since the 2022/2023 season. Hankook products, manufactured in Hungary and various other countries, guarantee safety and high performance for drivers worldwide.