Hankook Winter i cept RS2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

26

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 delivers consistently strong wet and snow performance with standout aquaplaning resistance and frequent top-tier handling results, earning several podiums across major European tests. It often excels in dynamic grip (wet handling/circle, snow handling) and aquaplaning, and has occasional class-leading dry braking. Value and wear are generally competitive in some years. However, performance can fluctuate by size and test, with weaker showings in rolling resistance and occasional mid-pack dry handling/braking and noise. A few tests show lower placements, particularly in SUV sizing, indicating sensitivity to size/application.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 2021 Auto Bild: 2/22 wet braking (+4%), 2/22 wet handling (+0.3%), 3/22 wet circle (+0.5%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 5/22 wet braking (+1.7%), 4/22 wet handling (+0.8%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2021 Auto Bild: 1/22 straight aquaplaning
• 2020 Auto Zeitung: 1/14 straight aquaplaning; article notes Hankook among best
Snow Handling and Overall Snow Grip Strong Details
• 2021 Auto Bild: 1/21 snow handling; snow braking 7/22 (+3.3%), traction 8/22 (+2.8%)
• 2018 AMS: 1/11 snow handling; snow braking 5/11 (+5.9%)
Overall Competitiveness/Podiums Moderate Details
• 2021 Auto Express: 3/8 overall
• 2020 Auto Express: 2/9 overall; 2020 Auto Zeitung: 4/14 overall; 2018 Auto Express: 3/10 overall
Dry Braking (select sizes/tests) Moderate Details
• 2020 Auto Zeitung: 1/14 dry braking
• 2021 Auto Bild: 4/22 dry braking (46 m, +21.4% from best reported metric context)
Value and Wear (select tests) Moderate Details
• 2018 Auto Bild: 2/21 wear; 2/21 value
• 2019 Auto Bild: 6/20 wear; 6/20 value

Performance Weaknesses

Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 2021 Auto Bild: 19/22 rolling resistance (+30.2%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 21/22 rolling resistance (+31.2%)
Noise/Comfort (variability) Moderate Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: 19/21 noise (+7.9%)
• 2018 Auto Bild: 18/22 noise (+4.6%)
Dry Performance Consistency Moderate Details
• 2018 AMS: 8/11 dry braking (+7.4%)
• 2019 Auto Bild: 10/21 dry braking (+17.4%), 8/21 dry handling (+3.3%)
Size/Application Sensitivity Moderate Details
• 2017 ADAC SUV 215/65 R16: 14/16 overall
• 2016 Auto Express 205/55 R16: 8/8 overall

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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