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Comparison: Nexen ROADIAN 581 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nexen (65%).

Test Profile

Nexen
ROADIAN 581
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Number of tests
14
Best position
#2
Average position
5.5
Latest test
2025
Available sizes
5
162

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Wet handling
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Wet braking
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
92%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Snow
Confidence
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Snow braking
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
85%
Snow traction
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Snow handling
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Snow cornering
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Dry handling
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
88%
Dry braking
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Exterior noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
Interior noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
97%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
75%
Rolling resistance
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
73%
Mileage
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
80%

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