Tests 77 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 50 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 51 in 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview (overall ranking)
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 vs Laufenn I Fit Ice — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i*cept RS2 is ahead, 75–59
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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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73
Dry
Winter i*cept RS2 +1261Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 70 57 -
83
Wet
Winter i*cept RS2 +2261Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 89 – Reviews found online 76 58 -
75
Snow
Winter i*cept RS2 +1164Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 68 61 -
72
Comfort
Winter i*cept RS2 +765Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 67 60 -
61
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 57 – -
73
Treadwear
Winter i*cept RS2 +2350Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 71 39 -
71
Handling
Winter i*cept RS2 +1853Why this score
Source Winter i*cept RS2 I Fit Ice Reviews found online 71 53
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 | Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 59 |
| Dry | 73 | 61 |
| Wet | 83 | 61 |
| Snow | 75 | 64 |
| Comfort | 72 | 65 |
| Noise | 61 | – |
| Treadwear | 73 | 50 |
| Handling | 71 | 53 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Winter i*cept RS2
59
/ 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 RS2 | I Fit Ice | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/51 · 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 6% #16/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter i*cept RS2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling on wet and dry roads
- Impressive resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong value for money with a competitive price point
Cons
- Higher than average road noise, especially at highway speeds
- Firm, stiff sidewalls leading to a less comfortable or harsh ride
- Subpar performance and unpredictable grip on ice and black ice
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 RS2 | B · Laufenn I Fit Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 37 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
59
/ 100
Laufenn I Fit Ice
Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — better treadwear, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You want the longest tread life
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 73 vs 50 on treadwear.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 83 vs 61 on wet.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 71 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 73 vs 61 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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.