Comparison: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 vs. Zeetex WH 1000 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Zeetex). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Zeetex (36%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 36% of the Zeetex WH 1000. The first tyre test of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Zeetex WH 1000 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 and the WH 1000 were tested. See more mutual tests below.