In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Riken). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Riken (18%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 and Riken Snowtime b2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Riken Snowtime b2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 and the Snowtime b2 were tested. We also know where Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made - Korea.