Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452

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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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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:

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #3 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	33,4	28,2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #6 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-	1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	1-	2	1-	2	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Használtautó.hu Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #2 of 16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on ice
Best values in test	13,9	14,8	16,4
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	14,6	15,8	22
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Source: www.autonavigator.hu

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #3 of 9

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	99,3	294,4	297,6	96,2	79,6	98,1
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #4 of 15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2,0	2,5	2,1	2,4	3,2	2,0	1,9
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
good
Ranked #9 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2-	2-	1	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #12 of 53

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	32	24,9
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2019 185/65 R15
recommended
Ranked #5 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,8	2,1	1,9	2,2	2,6	1,5	1,6
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2,1	2,5	2,5	2,6	2,9	2,0	2,6
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Source: www.oeamtc.at

Autobild Winter tyre test 2018 195/65 R15

Ranked #4 of 51

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34,3	27
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	34,9	27,7
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2018 195/65 R15
good
Ranked #5 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2+	1	1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2	2	1-	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2018 205/55 R16
recommended
Ranked #4 of 11

Name	Points total
Best values in test	9,1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	8,0
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #20 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	35,9	28,6
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2017 195/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,8	1,7	1,7	2,1	3,0	1,5	1,7
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2,6	2,2	2,7	2,5	3,7	2,5	2,2
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Source: www.adac.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2017 215/65 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,1	2,0	1,9	2,3	3,1	0,5	1,4
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	3,3	2,0	2,1	2,5	3,6	1,5	2,1
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Source: www.adac.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R17

Ranked #2 of 8

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	99,8
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 185/65 R15
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,8	1,9	1,7	2,2	2,8	1	1,5
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2,8	1,9	2,6	2,8	4,0	2,5	2,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Ranked #14 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34,2	25
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	39,1	26,2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	101	100	103,3	100,3
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	96,2	90,3	99,4	98,9
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Source: www.autoforum.cz

GTÜ Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
highly recommended
Ranked #7 of 13

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	412	142	127	143	25	10
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	363	104	118	141	16	10
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Source: www.gtue.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #8 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2	2+	1
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	2-	2	2	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Ranked #8 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	100	96,9	99,8	99	100	100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452	97,6	92,1	99,6	95,9	86,1	99,1
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

Test ratings distribution

100% (1x)	85% (11x)
Highly recommended	Satisfactory	Recommended	Satisfactory	Good
1x	3x	2x	1x	5x

Ratings x Wheel size

R15	R16	R17
85% (4x)	87.1% (7x)	85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

185/xx Rxx	195/xx Rxx	205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx	225/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.