Winter i*cept RS3
Strong: aquaplaning and wet roadsweak: noise and comfort
Where this tyre is strong
Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 in tests
The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 Central European winter tyre has been tested in one independent tyre test in 2026 (Tyre Reviews). Its TyreRanker score is 89/100, which ranks it No. 9 among 25 tested Central European winter tyres. The Winter i*cept RS3 has proved a strong, well-balanced choice in tests.
Its best result is No. 7 out of 9 tyres (Tyre Reviews 2026, size 205/55 R17).
The Winter i*cept RS3 is strongest in aquaplaning resistance (100 points, best in class) and in the wet (90 points, class average 84). It is weaker for noise and comfort (85 points, class average 91).
The tests used size 205/55 R17. In size 175/65 R14, prices start at €67.58 (prices are subject to change). As the tyre has been tested in only one test, its overall score is provisional.
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 a good Central European winter tyre?
The Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 received a TyreRanker score of 89/100 and ranks No. 9 among 25 Central European winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (1 in total).
How many tests has the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 won?
According to our data, the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 has not won any tests. Its best result is No. 7 out of 9 tyres (Tyre Reviews 2026, size 205/55 R17).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Hankook Winter i*cept RS3?
The Winter i*cept RS3 is strongest in aquaplaning resistance (100 points, best in class) and in the wet (90 points, class average 84). It is weaker for noise and comfort (85 points, class average 91).