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2. Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 Lowcost
Comparison: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 vs. Laufenn i*Fit + LW31
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Laufenn (36%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 78% compared to 8% of the Laufenn i*Fit + LW31. The first tyre test of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 was done in 2022, compared to 2024 when was the Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 and the i*Fit + LW31 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 has C rating.
| # | Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
| Laufenn i*Fit + LW31
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R13 - R19 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | 37.8 | 29.1 | |||||
| Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 | 41.1 | - | |||||
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