HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 : price, tests & reviews

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Winter i*cept RS W442

Select the HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 tyre size corresponding to your vehicle. You can then specify your speed and load ratings to see the list of HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 tyre prices. Buy your tyres at the best price thanks to TyreComp.co.uk. All HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 tyres are ordered by width below.

Average user rating

4.3/5

Based on 1093 reviews

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Latest test

9th / 20
autobild

Winter

2019

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Price of HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 : where to buy it at the best price?

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HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 tyre size

13"
145/80 R13 75T
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155/65 R13 73T
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155/70 R13 75T
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155/80 R13 79T
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165/65 R13 77T
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165/70 R13 79T
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165/80 R13 83T
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175/65 R13 80T
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175/70 R13 82T
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14"
195/60 R14 86T
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195/65 R14 89T
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195/70 R14 91T
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15"
195/70 R15 97T
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205/65 R15 99T
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How good is the HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442?

Tests of the HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442: the results

Year
Organization
Season
Size
Test
Position
2019
AUTOBILD
Winter
225/45 R17
AUTOBILD
225/45 R17
9th / 20
2015
AUTOKLUB CR
Winter
185/60 R15
AUTOKLUB CR
185/60 R15
4th / 7
2014
TCS
Winter
195/65 R15
TCS
195/65 R15
8th / 14
2014
AUTOZEITUNG
Winter
205/55 R16
AUTOZEITUNG
205/55 R16
9th / 11
2014
ADAC
Winter
175/65 R14
ADAC
175/65 R14
10th / 14
2014
AUTOBILD
Winter
225/50 R17
AUTOBILD
225/50 R17
10th / 20
2014
ADAC
Winter
195/65 R15
ADAC
195/65 R15
8th / 14
2014
OAMTC
Winter
175/65 R14
OAMTC
175/65 R14
10th / 13
2014
OAMTC
Winter
195/65 R15
OAMTC
195/65 R15
8th / 14
2014
ANWB
Winter
195/65 R15
ANWB
195/65 R15
9th / 14
2014
ACE
Winter
205/55 R16
ACE
205/55 R16
6th / 10
2014
FIRMENAUTO
Winter
205/55 R16
FIRMENAUTO
205/55 R16
8th / 10
2014
ANWB
Winter
175/65 R14
ANWB
175/65 R14
11th / 14
2014
TCS
Winter
175/65 R14
TCS
175/65 R14
10th / 14
2014
GTU
Winter
205/55 R16
GTU
205/55 R16
6th / 10

Reviews of the HANKOOK Winter i*cept RS W442 : user feedback and experiences

Winter i*cept RS W442 tyres from the HANKOOK brand generally appear to receive very good reviews, with an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 for the year 2026.

4.3/5
4.3/5

The Hankook Winter i*cept RS W442 tire is, according to user reviews and feedback, a winter tire often chosen for daily use in cold areas. Drivers mostly highlight effective grip on snow and ice, with reassuring road handling on wet and cold roads, resulting in more confident starts and braking. Performance on dry roads is considered generally acceptable, although some reviews mention less precise steering (a feeling of “softness”) during more dynamic driving. Road noise is most often described as low, and fuel consumption as barely affected. Longevity is appreciated, but is sometimes not well documented in recent feedback.

Strengths

  • Very good traction and grip in winter conditions (snow, icy roads)
  • Reassuring handling on wet and cold road surfaces
  • Noise levels generally considered well controlled
  • Fuel consumption often perceived as stable
  • Wear is generally considered even under normal use

Weaknesses

  • Driving feel can sometimes be less precise on dry roads during more spirited driving
  • A few isolated reviews mention an occasional reliability issue (to be interpreted with caution)

Recommended driver profile: Suitable for drivers looking for a winter tire for daily journeys and cold/wet roads, especially on Renault Clio, Citroën C15, Fiat Panda, Suzuki Jimny, Peugeot 205 or Volkswagen Polo, with a smooth to moderate driving style.

This summary is based on an analysis of user reviews collected by our team from the main tire retail websites.