Hankook Winter i pike RS2 vs Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43

Hankook Winter i pike 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 pike RS2 and Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 appear in 7 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 pike RS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.

How the Nexen Winguard Ice Plus WH43 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, 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.