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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

6.5
R13 – R21
VS
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3Upper-middle
HankookHankook

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

8.2
R14 – R17
3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
12.2
5.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
144
162

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
73%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
78%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
79%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
79%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
78%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
69%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
80%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
77%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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