Hankook Winter i*cept RS W442
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Year Released: 2015
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
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Description
The Hankook Winter icept RS W442 is a studless winter tire designed for passenger vehicles, optimized for ice and snow conditions. Released in 2015, these tires are specifically crafted to offer excellent performance in Nordic winter conditions, with a unique tread pattern and advanced technologies to ensure superior traction, handling, and durability.
Features & Benefits
- Unique Tread Pattern: The ribbed tread is segmented to enhance directional stability and handling on snowy roads.
- Enhanced Grip: The sipes on the tread provide better traction, reducing braking and acceleration distances.
- Balanced Sipe Structure: Optimally balanced sipe structure ensures superior grip and control.
- Advanced Contact Patch: Longitudinal grooves actively expel water and snow from the contact patch, improving maneuverability and balance.
- Optimized Tread Design: Computer modeling technology ensures the tire maintains its properties in various conditions, increasing wear resistance and durability while keeping the tire soft.
- Noise Reduction: The design reduces noise levels, ensuring a quieter ride.
- Reduced Rolling Resistance: Features like the soft rubber compound and tread design lower rolling resistance, enhancing fuel efficiency.
- Silica Compound: The silica-enriched compound keeps the rubber elastic even at low temperatures, increasing durability and longevity.
Year Released
The Hankook Winter icept RS W442 was released in 2015.
Regions Availability
This tire is available in Europe and Russia, catering to regions with severe winter conditions.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments
The Hankook Winter icept RS W442 is suitable for a wide range of passenger cars. Some popular vehicle fitments include:
- Volkswagen Golf
- Audi A4
- BMW 3 Series
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Honda Civic
- Toyota Corolla
- Ford Focus
- Hyundai Elantra
- Kia Optima
- Nissan Altima
Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.
Final Thoughts
The Hankook Winter icept RS W442 is designed for drivers who need reliable performance in harsh winter conditions. Its advanced tread design, silica compound, and noise reduction features make it a superior choice for winter driving. These tires offer excellent traction, handling, and durability, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride in icy and snowy conditions.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Hankook / Winter i*cept RS W442
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 13 / 14 / 15 / 17 "
- Width
- 135 / 145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 225 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 45 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 80 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... T (max 118 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Hankook / Winter i*cept RS W442 Sizes & Specifications
| Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R13 | 145/70 R13 71T | 145/70 R13 | 71T | |
| R13 | 145/80 R13 75T | 145/80 R13 | 75T | |
| R13 | 155/65 R13 73T | 155/65 R13 | 73T | |
| R13 | 155/70 R13 75T | 155/70 R13 | 75T | |
| R13 | 155/80 R13 79T | 155/80 R13 | 79T | |
| R13 | 165/65 R13 77T | 165/65 R13 | 77T | |
| R13 | 165/70 R13 79T | 165/70 R13 | 79T | |
| R13 | 165/80 R13 83T | 165/80 R13 | 83T | |
| R13 | 175/65 R13 80T | 175/65 R13 | 80T | |
| R13 | 175/70 R13 82T | 175/70 R13 | 82T | |
| R14 | 155/65 R14 75T | 155/65 R14 | 75T | |
| R14 | 165/70 R14 85T XL | 165/70 R14 | 85T | |
| R14 | 175/60 R14 79T | 175/60 R14 | 79T | |
| R14 | 185/60 R14 82T | 185/60 R14 | 82T | |
| R14 | 195/60 R14 86T | 195/60 R14 | 86T | |
| R14 | 195/65 R14 89T | 195/65 R14 | 89T | |
| R14 | 195/70 R14 91T | 195/70 R14 | 91T | |
| R15 | 135/70 R15 70T | 135/70 R15 | 70T | |
| R15 | 155/60 R15 74T | 155/60 R15 | 74T | |
| R15 | 185/65 R15 88T | 185/65 R15 | 88T | |
| R15 | 185/65 R15 92T XL | 185/65 R15 | 92T | |
| R15 | 195/70 R15 97T XL | 195/70 R15 | 97T | |
| R15 | 205/65 R15 99T XL | 205/65 R15 | 99T | |
| R15 | 205/70 R15 96T | 205/70 R15 | 96T | |
| R17 | 225/45 R17 91H | 225/45 R17 | 91H |
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