Description
The Winter i*cept RS3 was specially developed for compact and mid-size cars. Thanks to the optimised block stiffness and improved ice traction, driving on icy roads becomes safer. A water drainage notch and a water and slush groove reduce the risk of aquaplaning. The new W-shaped tread with inclined tread blocks ensures better steering control in the rain and the 3D winter sipes reduce braking distances. Thanks to the optimized rubber compound, wear is reduced and the new construction achieves improved road contact. This means you can drive safely through the cold season.
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EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
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Test results
(Issue: ADAC Test 2024: Winterreifen 215/55 R 17)
(16 products tested, 3x good, 7x satisfactory, 3x sufficient, 3x poor)
*according to German school grading system
Strengths:
New winter tread with balanced drive properties, dynamic wet and dry handling, good aquaplaning reserves
Weaknesses:
Moderate mileage, average comfort
(Source: AUTO BILD Test 2022: Winter tyres 215/55 R 17)
(20 tested products, 5x exemplary, 10x good, 5x satisfactory)
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- Accident, e.g. flat tyre
- Vandalism
- Theft
- 100% reimbursement of the costs for tires up to 12 months of age/running time
- 70% reimbursement of costs for tires with an age/running time of 13 to 24 months
- 100% reimbursement of repair costs
- No allowance per tire
- Accident, e.g. flat tyre
- Vandalism
- Theft
- 100% reimbursement of the costs for tires up to 12 months of age/running time
- 70% reimbursement of costs for tires with an age/running time of 13 to 24 months
- 100% reimbursement of repair costs
- 15,- € allowance per tire
- The contribution is paid once in advance and is valid for the selected term
- Europe-wide protection
- Insurance starts when the goods are handed over at a reifen.com branch or on receipt of the policy after online purchase
- Insurance ends with the occurrence of the damage or the end of the contract