The tyre meets the European Union's requirements for winter tyres
Carries the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Flake) symbol, which is awarded after the model in question has been thoroughly tested for snow grip.
tyre tests Hankook i*cept RS W442:
2014
ACE/GTÜ
205/55 R16
recommended
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Auto Bild
225/50 R17
recommended
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ADAC
175/65 R14
satisfactory
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ADAC
195/65 R15
satisfactory
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2013
ADAC
185/60 R15
satisfactory
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ADAC
225/45 R17
satisfactory
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Hankook i*cept RS W442 is a winter-season tyre which is maximized for top performance on ice or snow. The gripping performance is superior, and traction is also of a high standard. A high number of sipes allow the tyre to enjoy a rugged, responsive feel and therefore, comfort and safety are enhanced. This tyre delivers an admirable specification for its budget-level price.
Hankook i*cept RS W442 uses four groove channels on its tyre pattern to remove excess slush and water from the tyre. Grip is improved and traction on snowy or icy roads is optimized. The tyre has improved road-contact and this translates to a responsive driving experience. This gives the driver a supreme level of control, on otherwise difficult road surfaces to drive on.
Hankook i*cept RS W442 utilizes a zigzag tread design. This pattern is design specifically to improve grip and traction on snow-covered surfaces. This design is augmented by the tyre having a wide tread. This is especially important where extra road contact is necessary, for example, on icy roads. This prevents the tyre slipping and gliding as much as it would with a regular width.
The tyre design of the Hankook i*cept RS W442 uses Wave Kerf Technology. What the kerf does is deliver enhanced grip on slippery surfaces. The kerf achieves this by being positioned diagonally on the tyre surface.
By promoting low-rolling resistance, the tyre becomes more eco-friendly than other tyres. Carbon emissions are reduced and, furthermore, this helps with the fuel efficiency of the tyre; a serious consideration for the budget-driven motorist.
The Hankook tyre manufacturer was founded in 1941, in Korea It specializes in producing the best in tyre technology for a budget price. It produces mainly tyres for cars, vans and trucks. It opened its Netherlands branch in 2006, and it produces more and more tyres every year, and it is becoming more progressively well-known in Europe.