Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 72% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings.