Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 42 in 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS vs Laufenn I Fit Ice — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i*cept RS is ahead, 70–57
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Winter i*cept RS +861Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online 69 57 -
71
Wet
Winter i*cept RS +1061Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online 72 58 -
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Snow
No comparison65Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online – 61 -
70
Comfort
Winter i*cept RS +565Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online 71 60 -
70
Treadwear
Winter i*cept RS +2050Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online 73 39 -
72
Handling
Winter i*cept RS +1953Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS I Fit Ice Reviews found online 72 53
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept RS | Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 57 |
| Dry | 69 | 61 |
| Wet | 71 | 61 |
| Snow | – | 65 |
| Comfort | 70 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 50 |
| Handling | 72 | 53 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS
57
/ 100
I Fit Ice
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Winter i*cept RS | I Fit Ice | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/42 · 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tyre Braking Test | 6% #16/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i*cept RS
Pros
- Exceptional grip and performance in medium to heavy snow conditions
- Low rolling resistance contributing to great fuel economy
- Durable wear rate given the winter conditions
Cons
- Very soft rubber compound reduces performance and handling on dry, hot roads
- Less suited for extended high-speed motorway driving
Tire B I Fit Ice
Pros
- Excellent traction and braking on compacted snow, deep snow, and ice
- High value and budget-friendly price point
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride for some users in cold conditions
Cons
- Poor grip and dangerous slippage on wet roads and rain
- Excessive road noise and humming
- Subpar dry handling and soft feel during warmer temperatures
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Winter i*cept RS | B · Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 16″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS
57
/ 100
Laufenn I Fit Ice
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept RS — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i*cept RS scores 70 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept RS scores 72 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept RS scores 71 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept RS scores 69 vs 61 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept RS
Tire B · Laufenn I Fit Ice
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.