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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 vs Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Winter i*cept RS2 is ahead, 74–69

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Tire ANexen

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 71 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (price)

Tire BHankook

Winter i*cept RS2

Winter

Tests 77 · 7 tests Owners 71 · 50 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 68

    Dry

    Winter i*cept RS2 +6
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)6576
    Reviews found online7271
    Dry Braking (% of best)92%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%100%
  2. 70

    Wet

    Winter i*cept RS2 +11
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7185
    Reviews found online7075
    Wet Braking (% of best)91%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%99%
  3. 69

    Snow

    Winter i*cept RS2 +6
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)6780
    Reviews found online7269
    Snow Braking (% of best)94%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best)95%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best)97%97%
  4. 69

    Comfort

    Winter i*cept RS2 +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)–78
    Reviews found online6967
  5. 69

    Noise

    Winguard Snow G WH2 +8
    61
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7156
  6. 70

    Treadwear

    Winter i*cept RS2 +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Professional tests (TWG score)–74
    Reviews found online7272
  7. 70

    Handling

    Winter i*cept RS2 +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2
    Reviews found online7071
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Winguard Snow G WH2Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
Relative Score 69 74
Dry 68 74
Wet 70 81
Snow 69 75
Comfort 69 74
Noise 69 61
Treadwear 70 73
Handling 70 71

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Headline score

Winguard Snow G WH2

Winter i*cept RS2

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinguard Snow G WH2Winter i*cept RS2ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 92% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 96% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −3.8 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −1.0 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 76% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test +13.0 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Price Other 90% #3/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 84% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test +6.4 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 10% #10/14 · 2016 AZ Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 33% #3/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview −23.3 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 94% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 97% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −3.5 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 95% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −3.9 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 97% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 87% #7/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −13.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 98% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −7.3 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #4/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 99% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test −0.6 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Winguard Snow G WH2

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
  • Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
All owner themes in the Winguard Snow G WH2 review

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the Winter i*cept RS2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2

Winner: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 — better wet, dry and snow. Pick the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 scores 69 vs 61 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 74 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 scores 75 vs 69 on snow.

Tire A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i*cept RS2
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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.

74

Leads

Winter i*cept RS2

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