Hankook Winter i pike RS2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

7^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Hankook Winter i pike RS2 delivers a balanced Nordic-stud performance with standout strengths in wet braking/aqueous grip and consistently strong snow braking, paired with decent subjective handling and comfort/noise for a studded tire. Across five winter tests it averages mid-pack (5.6), occasionally pushing into top quartile finishes, especially in wet grip and specific snow/ice subjective metrics.
Key weaknesses are dry braking and some ice braking consistency, where results frequently fall into lower-mid rankings, plus occasional variability in snow traction/handling. Overall, it presents strong safety margins in wet and reliable snow stopping, but gives up time in dry and some ice braking versus class leaders.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2023 test
• 4th/20 wet braking (+17.2% from best) in 2020 Nordic test
• Straight aquaplaning 1st/8 in 2019 (+0% from best)
Snow Braking Performance Strong Details
• 2nd/8 snow braking (+0.2% from best) in 2023
• 2nd/16 snow braking (+0.2% from best) in 2021
• 6th/20 snow braking (+1% from best) in 2020 Nordic test
Subjective Handling/Comfort Moderate Details
• Subj. dry handling 3rd/8 in 2020 studded
• Subj. ice handling 4th/20 in 2020 Nordic
• Noise 2nd/8 (75.4 dB) in 2023; Subj. noise 3rd/8 in 2020 studded
Efficiency/Value Moderate Details
• Rolling resistance 2nd/8 (+2%) in 2023
• Fuel consumption 2nd/8 (+0.2%) in 2020 studded
• Price 5th/16 in 2021 (+50% from best) indicating competitive positioning in broader field

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 7th/8 (+4.5%) in 2023
• 16th/16 (+13.7%) in 2021
• 14th/20 (+5.5%) in 2020 Nordic
• 6th/8 (+11.2%) in 2019
Ice Braking Consistency Strong Details
• 5th/8 (+24.3%) in 2023
• 6th/8 (+36.4%) in 2020 studded
• 7th/8 (+26.5%) in 2019
Snow Traction/Handling Moderate Details
• 8th/8 snow traction (+2.3%) and 6th/8 snow handling (+2.5%) in 2023
• 10th/20 snow traction (+3.4%) and 11th/20 snow handling (+2.1%) in 2020 Nordic
• 6th/8 snow traction (+5.4%) in 2019
Wet Braking Variability Moderate Details
• 1st/8 in 2023 vs. 11th/16 (+22.5%) in 2021 and 8th/8 (+9%) in 2019

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 Studded Tire Test

2023
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

The South Korean tire is one of the oldest in the group. In previous tests, Hankook had prioritized winter road conditions, but this time we find that wet grip has been improved since the last test...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Snow Braking, Price, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking

Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Traction

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