Hankook -
Hankook manufactures premium high-performance tyres for a wide range of vehicle categories from cars to trucks as well as for motorsport. Much of the development and production takes place in Europe for the European market, including original equipment for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and VW.
Exceptional Winter Performance for Compact and Mid-Range Cars
The Hankook Winter i*cept RS 2 (W452) tire is designed to deliver outstanding winter performance for compact and mid-range passenger vehicles. With its advanced features, this tire ensures a safe and comfortable driving experience in challenging winter conditions.
Enhanced Traction on Snow and Ice
Thanks to the innovative arrangement of tread blocks, the Winter i*cept RS 2 provides superior traction on snow and ice. This feature significantly improves your vehicle's grip, allowing for safer and more controlled driving even in the harshest winter weather.
Improved Driving Stability
Incorporating 3D sipes technology, this tire minimizes block movements, resulting in enhanced driving stability. This means you can enjoy a smoother ride with less vibration, ensuring comfort and confidence on the road.
Reduced Rolling Resistance
The Winter i*cept RS 2 is engineered to reduce rolling resistance, which not only contributes to better fuel efficiency but also leads to more sustainable driving by lowering emissions.
Uniform Wear and High Cost-Effectiveness
This tire offers uniform wear, which prolongs its lifespan and provides excellent value for money. Its high cost-effectiveness makes it an ideal choice for drivers seeking both quality and affordability.
Outstanding Snow Grip and Aquaplaning Resistance
With an optimized contact patch, the Hankook Winter i*cept RS 2 ensures excellent grip on snow while also providing superior resistance to aquaplaning. This dual capability enhances safety, giving you peace of mind in wet and snowy conditions.
Choose the Hankook Winter i*cept RS 2 (W452) for a reliable and efficient winter driving experience, ensuring you stay safe and comfortable no matter the weather.
Hankook Winter icept RS 2 (W452)
Features
Optimised pattern design for optimal snow performance
Increased pitch numbers, which improves the traction performance of the tires
3D Sipe provides enhanced driving stability by minimizing block movement
Aqua slush edge grooves help to prevent hydroplaning by increasing the contact area
The Tire Labeling Ordinance specifies the information requirements on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise from tires. In addition, reference is made to the winter properties of the product.
The EU 1222/2009 regulation that has been in force since November 1st, 2012 has been revised and will be replaced by regulation EU 2020/740 from May 1st, 2021; From this point on, new requirements apply. The rating classes for fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been adjusted. The manufacturer's product data sheets stored in the EU database can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. Information on snow grip and ice grip is also newly included for tires that meet these criteria.
The following tires are exempt from the regulation: - tires that are designed exclusively for installation on vehicles that were first registered before October 1, 1990 - retreaded tires (until a corresponding extension of EU VO 2020/740 has taken place) - professional off - Road tires - Racing tires - Tires with additional devices to improve traction, eg studded tires - T-type emergency tires - Tires with a permissible speed below 80 km/h - Tires for rims with a nominal diameter ≤ 254 mm or ≥ 635 mm
The criteria and evaluation classes at a glance
fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption depends on the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, the driving conditions and the driving style of the driver. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tire is divided into classes A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).
If a vehicle is completely equipped with class A tires, a consumption reduction of up to 7.5%* is possible compared to class E tyres. In the case of commercial vehicles, it can even be higher. (Source: European Commission Impact Assessment * when measured according to the test methods set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Please note: Fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your own driving style and can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency.
wet grip
Wet grip is divided into classes A (shortest braking distance) - E (longest braking distance).
If a car is equipped with class A tires, compared to class E tires, a braking distance of up to 18 m can be reduced when braking from 80 km/h (on a road surface with average grip).* *Source: wdk Economic Association of the German Rubber Industry eV
Please note: Traffic safety depends to a large extent on your own driving style. The stopping distances must always be observed. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve wet grip.
External rolling noise
The noise emitted by a tire affects the overall volume of the vehicle and affects not only your own driving comfort, but also the noise pollution of the environment. In the EU tire label, the external rolling noise is divided into 3 classes from A (lowest rolling noise) - C (highest rolling noise), measured in decibels (dB) and compared with the European noise emission limit values for external tire rolling noise.
A The pictogram with the classification "A" indicates that the tire's external rolling noise is more than 3 dB below the EU limit value in force until 2016. B The "B" classification means that the tyre's external rolling noise is up to 3 dB below or equal to the EU limit value in force until 2016. C The classification "C" indicates that the specified limit value is exceeded.
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