Hankook Winter i cept RS - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

10^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

14^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Hankook Winter i cept RS shows mid-pack to below-average performance across most independent winter tests, with an average overall position of 9.9 from 16 tests. It delivered a few standout results in large braking shootouts and one strong 2012 group test finish, indicating situational competence in braking-focused disciplines. However, across full comparative tests from 2013-2014 it frequently ranked in the lower half, suggesting broader limitations in balanced winter performance (wet, snow, and dry combined).

Performance Strengths

Braking Performance (screening/shootouts) Moderate Details
• 9/43 in 2012 Auto Bild 42-tire braking test
• 10/48 in 2014 Auto Bild 50-tire braking overview
Isolated full-test peak performance Minor Details
• 4/15 in 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test
• 5/9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

Performance Weaknesses

Overall Consistency in Full Comparative Tests Strong Details
• Average overall position 9.9 across 16 tests
• 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Shootout: 14/15
• 2013 ADAC: 12/17 (185/60 R15) and 12/15 (225/45 R17)
• 2014 Auto Express: 8/10; 2014 AMS: 8/10; 2014 AZ: 9/11
General Wet/Snow Handling Balance Moderate Details
• Multiple lower-half finishes in comprehensive winter tests that weight wet/snow handling (2013-2014 ADAC/Auto Bild/AMS/AZ positions: 12/17, 12/15, 14/15, 8/10, 9/11)
Cross-size performance variability Minor Details
• 2012 European Test 165/70 R14: 12/13 vs. 2012 Auto Bild Top 15: 4/15
• 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14: 10/14 vs. 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15: 8/14

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2014 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

A keenly priced tire, but you will pay for that at the pumps over time

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