Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Hankook Winter i cept RS averages a finish of 10th.
2014 Auto Express Winter Tire Test P8 of 10
A keenly priced tire, but you will pay for that at the pumps over time
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Winter i cept RS. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Alpin A4
14 shared: 0 ahead, 14 behind
|
14 | 0 | 14 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 850
14 shared: 0 ahead, 14 behind
|
14 | 0 | 14 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
13 shared: 1 ahead, 12 behind
|
13 | 1 | 12 | - | 8% |
 Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
12 shared: 2 ahead, 10 behind
|
12 | 2 | 10 | - | 17% |
 Nokian WR D3
12 shared: 2 ahead, 10 behind
|
12 | 2 | 10 | - | 17% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 2
11 shared: 2 ahead, 9 behind
|
11 | 2 | 9 | - | 18% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM32
8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind
|
8 | 2 | 6 | - | 25% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP2
7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind
|
7 | 5 | 2 | - | 71% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP
7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind
|
7 | 5 | 2 | - | 71% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 8
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
|
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Barum Polaris 3
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Vredestein Snowtrac 3
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Westlake SW 608
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Falken Eurowinter HS449
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Toyo Snowprox S953
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 GT Radial Champiro Winterpro
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Syron Everest 1
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Drawn from 16 tests. Updated December 1, 2025.
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).
Low fuel consumption and wear- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
low rolling resistance- 2014 AMS Winter Tire Test (2014)
Good on dry pavement, Low fuel consumption- 2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2013)
low rolling resistance- 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2012)
good resistance to aquaplaning- 2014 AMS Winter Tire Test (2014)
good aquaplaning results- 2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2014)
High resistance to aquaplaning- 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout (2013)
Good aquaplaning properties- 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2012)
Top marks on dry roads- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2014)
excellent grip in the dry- 2014 AMS Winter Tire Test (2014)
Good on dry pavement, Low fuel consumption- 2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2013)
low wear- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2014)
Low fuel consumption and wear- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
low wear- 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout (2013)
Relatively weak lateral stability and understeer in the snow and on dry roads- 2014 AMS Winter Tire Test (2014)
not a balanced tire- 2014 AZ Winter Tire Test (2014)
Slightly understeering driving behavior on wet track- 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test (2012)
Slightly weak in the wet, snow and ice- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
Relatively weak in the wet- 2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17 (2013)
Poor cornering and driving behavior on snowy and dry roads- 2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout (2013)
Weaknesses in driving performance on snowy and wet roads- 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2012)
Slightly weaker in wet and snow- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2014)
Slightly weak in the wet, snow and ice- 2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14 (2014)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
A keenly priced tire, but you will pay for that at the pumps over time
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