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Comparison: Viking WinTech vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Viking (64%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 64% of the Viking WinTech. The first tyre test of Viking WinTech was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinTech and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
WinTech
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Number of tests
6
14
Best position
#11
#2
Average position
20.8
5.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
59
162

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
94%
Viking
WinTech
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Wet Braking
Viking WinTech
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
87%
Wet Handling
Viking WinTech
98%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking WinTech
94%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking WinTech
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking WinTech
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
93%
Viking
WinTech
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
91%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Dry Braking
Viking WinTech
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
92%
Dry Handling
Viking WinTech
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
90%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Viking WinTech
86%
Viking
WinTech
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Snow Braking
Viking WinTech
91%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Snow Traction
Viking WinTech
86%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Snow Handling
Viking WinTech
82%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking WinTech
94%
Viking
WinTech
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Noise Exterior
Viking WinTech
93%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Noise Interior
Viking WinTech
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Economy
Confidence
Viking WinTech
81%
Viking
WinTech
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
91%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Mileage
Viking WinTech
81%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
91%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View

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