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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452

/68% · winter · · : Upper-middle

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Pros and cons

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Great handling on snow
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Sizes

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made in 88 sizes, starting from 135/80 R13 up to 225/45 R17.
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is ranked #68 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2021, Autobild 2021, and other organizations. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from South Korea. However, this particular model is made in Korea. It is made in total of 88 sizes, 135/80 R13 being the smallest and 225/45 R17 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 21 times, first test was carried in 2016. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 got replaced by a newer model - Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3. This model received the best possible rating in 1 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 90% of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 has "C" wet grip rating and most (79%) of the dimensions has "E" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 48% of them produce 72db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. It can be compared to WR D4, which is a tyre from Nokian (Finland) and has a rating of 54%, compared to 68% of the Hankook in question. There was a braking test that featured both Nokian WR D4 and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 held by autobild in 2018. It was tested on a Volkswagen Polo with 185/65 R15 tyres. On the wet, the Hankook stopped from 80km/h in 34,9m, whereas the competing Nokian took longer to stop - 37,3m. On the snow the results mix up - Nokian stopped earlier at the 27,6m mark, compared to 27,7m of the Hankook.

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Timeline

2016

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 6x (ADAC,...)

2017

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 4x (ADAC,...)

2018

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)

2019

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

2020

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 3x (Használtautó.hu,...)

2021

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)

2022

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 got replaced by Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

Achievements

Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Autobild 2021
Autoklubcr 2021
Autozeitung 2020
Adac 2019
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Autoklubcr 2021
Autozeitung 2020
Adac 2019
Automotorsport 2018
Best
Dry braking
Autozeitung 2020
Adac 2017
Best
Snow handling
Autobild 2021
Autobild 2019
Best
Snow traction
Autobild 2019
Automotorsport 2018
Best
Dry handling
Autobild 2018
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2021
Best
Wet braking
Autobild 2018
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autobild 2021
Best
Wet handling
Autobild 2021

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 in tyre tests

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is a premium segment tyre that has consistently demonstrated excellent performance in various tyre tests. In the 2021 Autobild Winter Tyre Test, it ranked 3rd out of 50 tyres tested and scored best values in categories such as Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise, Snow handling, Wet circle cornering, and Wet handling. In the same year, it also ranked 6th out of 20 tyres in another Autobild test, maintaining its high performance across different metrics.

The tyre's exceptional performance is not limited to recent tests. In the 2020 Használtautó.hu Winter Tyre Test, it ranked 2nd out of 16 tyres, and in the 2020 Autoexpress Winter Tyre Test, it ranked 3rd out of 9 tyres. Furthermore, the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 has been awarded "Good" ratings and high rankings in tests from 2019 and 2018, including the ADAC Winter Tyre Test and Autobild Winter Tyre Test.

In summary, the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is a top-performing premium winter tyre with an overall rating of 85%. Its consistent high rankings and best values in multiple tests make it a reliable and recommended choice for drivers seeking outstanding performance in winter conditions.

All tyre tests where Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was featured:
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test32,127,3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45233,428,2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDrySnowRolling resistanceWear
Best values in test2+2+11-1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4521-21- 22+
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wetStopping distance on ice
Best values in test13,914,816,4
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45214,615,822
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Source: www.autonavigator.hu
Name Points totalWinterWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test101,6299,9299,9100101,1100,7
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45299,3294,4297,696,279,698,1
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test1,32,01,82,12,51,01,8
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522,02,52,12,43,22,01,9
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Source: www.adac.de
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+11-
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522-2-1 2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test29,224
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4523224,9
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Source: www.autobild.de
ADAC Winter tyre test 2019 185/65 R15
recommended
Ranked #5 of 16
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test1,82,11,92,22,61,51,6
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522,12,52,52,62,92,02,6
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Source: www.oeamtc.at
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test34,327
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45234,927,7
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test1-2+11
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522 21- 1-
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Points total
Best values in test9,1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4528,0
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test32,225,9
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45235,928,6
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Source: www.autobild.de
ADAC Winter tyre test 2017 195/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 16
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test1,81,71,72,13,01,51,7
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522,62,22,72,53,72,52,2
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Source: www.adac.de
ADAC Winter tyre test 2017 215/65 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 16
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test2,12,01,92,33,10,51,4
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4523,32,0 2,12,53,61,52,1
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Source: www.adac.de
Name Points total
Best values in test100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45299,8
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 15
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test1,81,91,72,22,811,5
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522,81,9 2,62,84,02,52,3
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Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test34,225
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45239,126,2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Points totalWetDrySnow
Best values in test101100103,3100,3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45296,290,399,498,9
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Source: www.autoforum.cz
GTÜ Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
highly recommended
Ranked #7 of 13
Name Points totalWetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test4121421271432510
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4523631041181411610
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Source: www.gtue.de
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test1-22+1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W4522-2 22
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name Points totalWetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test10096,999,899100100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W45297,692,199,695,986,199,1
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

Test ratings distribution

100% (1x)85% (11x)
Highly recommendedSatisfactoryRecommendedSatisfactoryGood
1x3x2x1x5x

Ratings x Wheel size

R15R16R17
85% (4x)87.1% (7x)85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

185/xx Rxx195/xx Rxx205/xx Rxx215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx
85% (2x)85% (2x)87.5% (6x)85% (1x)85% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Where is Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 made?

    Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made in Korea.

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