The Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) tires receive mixed reviews, with a majority of users praising their performance in winter conditions.
The Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) tires generally perform well in winter conditions, offering good traction on snow and ice for most users. They are praised for their quietness and stability, making them a popular choice for winter driving. However, experiences vary, with some users reporting issues with tread wear and performance in certain conditions. Overall, they seem to offer good value for their price point in the winter tire category.
Positive highlights
Excellent traction on snow, ice, and slush. Quiet ride compared to other winter tires. Good performance in various winter conditions, including deep snow. Stable handling on both poor weather and dry roads. Competitive pricing compared to other winter tire options.
Negative highlights
Some users report poor performance on snow and ice compared to other winter tires. Tread wear reported to be quicker than expected by some users. A few complaints about handling on wet roads.
Scorecard
Dry
4.5
Wet
4.5
Winter
4.8
Comfort
4.5
Noise
4
Treadwear
4.1
28 SimpleTire reviews
MD
4.5
BMW 320i 2015 Base Rear
Verified Customer
Jan 17, 2022
Loving it so far. Feel pretty confident on thick snow, cold and icy conditions despite driving in a RWD vehicle with low ground clearance (BMW). They look great too (if you care) and the ride is very comfortable. Price point was perfect when compared to other retailers, especially with the installation fee reduction.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Scorecard
Dry
3
Wet
4
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Jose
4.5
Verified Customer
Jan 4, 2021
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
Drew
4
Verified Customer
Dec 22, 2020
Very good winter tires. Not super long treadlife but they were built to suit winter conditions. And they do well at that
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires15k - 19k
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
3
Jim
5
Verified Customer
Aug 15, 2020
Great winter tires at a reasonable cost, run em year round without excessive wear during the warm summer days. They wear out I'll replace them with the same tire. I recommend them for Wisconsin/Michigan and Minnesota severe winter conditions.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires15k - 19k
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Jim
5
Verified Customer
Jul 15, 2020
Excellent choice for a dedicated winter tire
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires10k - 14k
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
5
Treadwear
5
Justen
4.5
Verified Customer
Jul 15, 2020
Car felt very stable in poor weather as well on dry roads. I'd recommend these tires to anyone. Road noise was also minimal.
Would you buy again?Yes
Miles driven on tires5k - 9k
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
5
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4
Treadwear
5
Craig
4.5
Verified Customer
Dec 27, 2019
Great tires. Wish I could use them all year long.
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitConfident
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
5
Winter
4
Comfort
5
Noise
4
mason
4
Verified Customer
Dec 18, 2019
have put on 3000 miles so far in winter conditions. snow traction is good bordering on great. ice traction is some of the best i've seen short of a studded snow tire. time will tell for tread life-too soon to say
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitAggressive
Scorecard
Dry
4
Wet
4
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
4
Treadwear
4
DALE
4.5
Verified Customer
Dec 7, 2019
My 2nd set. 235/60R16 on a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Love these in the winter, they're awesome in the snow and ice but only ok in the rain, pretty quiet except when stopping hard. I got about 25,000 miles out of my first set but I drive pretty aggressively.
Would you buy again?Yes
Driving habitAggressive
Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
3
Winter
5
Comfort
4
Noise
5
Treadwear
4
Dale
4
Verified Customer
Dec 3, 2019
I went from 215/65R16 to 235/60R16 on my Dodge Grand Caravan. Dry handling in the summer is awesome. Off ramps at 50 plus is no problem. I tried that on a damp day, not even raining and almost ended up in the ditch. I know, it's a minivan, but with my last set of 3/4 worn out Michelin Defenders it was like a cart on rails. The Hankook winter tread definitely loses the traction in the rain but in the snow they are great. Pretty good even on ice without studs.
Tread life, I'll be honest and say I didn't take them off in the summer but, 25,000 miles... Maybe I should invest next year in a set of summer tires, Highway tread with a high mileage treadlife warranty. They must be pretty good for the price though cause I just bought another set.
The Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) is a winter tire that is designed for use on coupes, sedans, CUVs, and minivans, and offers drivers great traction, improved performance on wet and icy roads plus a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
Features & Benefits
Winter tread; should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Black sidewall
Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions.
40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty
V-shaped center block and shoulder blocks boost handling on snow-covered roads.
When winter weather arrives, drivers of coupes, sedans, CUVs, and minivans look for winter tires that can provide traction and performance in freezing temperatures with ice, slush, and snow. The Hankook Winter icept iZ2 (W616) is a studless winter tire that is primarily designed to provide confident traction and performance in snow and ice thanks to its specially angled tread blocks. While the Winter icept iZ2 (W616)'s V-shaped center block and shoulder blocks give improved handling on snow-covered roads, the deep siping pattern and ice-grip technology offer reliable traction. The V-shaped grooves channel water out of the tread, reducing the chance of hydroplaning, and the Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for fantastic performance in severe snow conditions.
Have a question about Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) tires?
Yes, Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) tires are a good choice for drivers of coupes, sedans, CUVs, and minivans that want strong traction and performance on wet and wintry roads plus a longer tread life.
Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) tires could be made at Hankook's factory in Indonesia, Korea, or the United States.
Yes; the Hankook Winter icept iZ2 (W616) tires are backed by a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. This means the Winter icept iZ2 (W616) is expected to last at least 40,000 miles assuming proper use, maintenance, rotation, and storage are followed.
No, Hankook Winter icept iZ2 (W616) tires are not studdable. As a studless tire, the Winter icept iZ2 (W616) utilizes a flexible rubber compound and smart tread pattern to increase traction and performance in winter weather.
Yes, Hankook Winter icept iZ2 (W616) tires are directional for better traction and performance on icy, slush, and snowy roads. As a directional tire, the Winter icept iZ2 (W616) must be rotated from front to back or back to front.
Yes, Hankook Winter icept iZ2 (W616) tires are Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified. This means the Winter icept iZ2 (W616) is approved for use in moderate to severe ice, slush, and snow.
Winter i*cept iZ2 (W616) ∙ 19 sizes available
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