Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo: 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 Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo appear in 8 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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.
Verdict
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 and Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 | Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #5 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 31.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.3 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter i cept RS2
Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 | Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 121 | Avg rank 40.0 | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 21 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.6 211 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 11 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.4 12 | No data | Hankook Winter i cept RS2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 40.0 for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept RS2 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept RS2 or Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter i cept RS2 ranks higher on average than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter i cept RS2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Winter i cept RS2 ranks better than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept RS2 shows better mileage performance than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 appears in 7 independent tests, Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →