Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43

Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43: the full picture

This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Winter i cept RS2 and Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 appear in 9 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

How the Hankook Winter i cept RS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 7 tests.

How the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 performs. It takes the win in ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 tests.

What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.