The Hankook Winter i*cept IZ2 W616 is a premium winter tyre designed for passenger cars, sedans, and crossovers that require winter traction on snow and ice. This studless winter tyre features high sipe density with 3-D winter sipes that create biting edges for enhanced snow and ice grip, along with an advanced silica-based Aqua Pine compound that remains flexible in extreme cold. The directional tread pattern includes optimized lateral grooves that are up to 20 percent wider than its predecessor, improving water displacement for better wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. Snow grooves and ice-axe shaped tread block edges further enhance winter performance by gripping into snow surfaces. The tyre offers low rolling resistance and good noise characteristics, making it suitable for hybrid and electric vehicles seeking balanced winter performance. Load and speed ratings vary by size, with examples ranging from load index 85 to 94 and speed ratings up to 168 mph.
