The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 W452 is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread, designed for passenger cars.
2018 AMS Hankook Winter i cept RS2 W452 test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Hankook W452 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with ten similar budget, mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.









Overall Hankook Winter i cept RS2 W452 review
According to the test results Hankook took 4th place and got an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long dry braking distance, but good handling.
- Good wet performance.
- The best aquaplanning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance and the best handling.
- Relatively high rolling resistance.
- Good noise level.
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