Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS02 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Falken (68%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 72% of the Falken EuroWinter HS02. The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS02 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS02 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Falken EuroWinter HS02 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where EuroWinter HS02 is made - Turkey.