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    Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01: 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 RS3 and RoadX RXFROST WU01 appear in 13 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 RS3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 11 tests.

    How the RoadX RXFROST WU01 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 RS3 and RoadX RXFROST WU01 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?

    Choose Hankook Winter I cept RS3 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose RoadX RXFROST WU01 if

    • You prefer the RoadX RXFROST WU01's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Winter I cept RS3RoadX RXFROST WU01
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used112
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank7.239.6
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score94.9—

    Tire Lab Score

    94.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Winter I cept RS3RoadX RXFROST WU01Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    353
    Avg rank 51.0
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.1
    1
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    323
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.8
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.8
    2
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.9
    2
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    22
    		No data
    Hankook Winter I cept RS3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 51.0 for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs RoadX RXFROST WU01

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter I cept RS3 or RoadX RXFROST WU01?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 ranks higher on average than the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the RoadX RXFROST WU01 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 ranks better than the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 shows better mileage performance than the RoadX RXFROST WU01.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Winter I cept RS3 appears in 11 independent tests, RoadX RXFROST WU01 in 2, 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 →