In 2014 experts of the Ukranian magazine Autocenter have tested the Hankook Dynapro RW08at size 235/65 R17 and compared with 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tyres.
4th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 5.8 meters longer, than the leader.7-8th place in Wet handling. One of the worst result.Last place in Wet lateral stability. Hankook was 2.6 seconds slower, than the leader.7th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.54 meters longer, than the leader.6th place in Dry handling.4th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 1.61 meters longer, than the leader.7th place in Ice handling. Lower result had only the Chinese Sailun.4th place in Ice lateral stability. Hankook was 4.5 seconds longer, than the leader.4th place in Ice traction.2nd place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 0.07 meters longer, than the leader.3-4th place in Snow handling.3-4th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.02 seconds longer, than the leader.5-7th place in Comfort.7th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Hankook RW08 Dynapro I*Cept review
According to the test results Hankook took 5th place.
Main conclusions:
Relatively short wet braking distance, but the lowest handling and lateral stability.
Average dry performance.
Short ice braking distance, good traction and lateral stability, but low handling.
