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Hankook Optimo H426

Touring All Season

The Hankook Optimo H426 is a Touring All Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 52% from 10 owner reviews 44% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 186,070miles driven
  • 5sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Hankook Optimo H426

6.6/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 10 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 52% 23% 40%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 60%
Combined 29% 6.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 40% of this score. The other 60% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Size Range11 sizes available

175-255Width45-65Profile15-20Rim84-100 H-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 11 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-71dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

380-640UTQG treadwearA-BTractionATemperature9.5-10.5/32"Tread depth (new)60,000milesMileage warranty

Depends on the size and speed rating. Staggered fitments: 30,000 miles on the rear

Popular sizes195/50 R16235/55 R18235/45 R18215/65 R15225/55 R18205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Hankook Optimo H426 have?
In the US, the Hankook Optimo H426 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 380 to 640, depending on size, with traction A-B and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. Hankook backs it with a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty (30,000 miles on the rear of a staggered fitment). New tread depth is 9.5-10.5/32" (7.5-8.3 mm), depending on size.
What is the Hankook Optimo H426's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook Optimo H426 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Optimo H426?
Owners rate the Hankook Optimo H426 5.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Hankook Optimo H426 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook Optimo H426 6 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 18,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook Optimo H426 again?
44% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Optimo H426 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 22% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
More questions about the Hankook Optimo H426 (1)
What sizes does the Hankook Optimo H426 come in?
The Hankook Optimo H426 is available in 5 sizes, ranging from 175-235/45-65 R15-18.
Owner Questions (1)
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Would these be the best replacements for my 2012 Hyundai ix35 which came with Hankook tyres as standard? Show more Would these be the best replacements for my 2012 Hyundai ix35 which came with Hankook tyres as standard?
The front ones were replaced at 25000 miles and have covered 30000 miles and will need replacing before the worst of winter. The rears are OK but show some perishing according to the last MOT.
Thanks
Bruce Show less
September 25, 2017
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is the current latest premium touring tyre from Hankook, so this is where I would suggest looking.

Hankook Optimo H426 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 10 owner ratings the Hankook Optimo H426 averages 52%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 1. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 52%
  • Dry Grip 78%
  • Wet Grip 71%
  • Road Feedback 68%
  • Handling 62%
  • Wear 60%
  • Comfort 53%
  • Snow Grip 15%
  • Ice Grip 10%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 89%

“I think this tire was best of I ever drive the Taurus is one of annoying cars of noise specially with the dashboard or the plastic materials in the car. But once I bought these tires it was smooth driving even though...”

  • Ford Taurus usa
  • 70 miles
Read full review → 1,138 found this helpful
Most critical 34%

“These tires were OEM on my new Hyundai Elantra sedan when I bought it in January 2015. They have 17k miles on them and the tread is very low. They drive ok on dry pavement and the wet drip is ok for light to moderate...”

  • Hyundai elantra
  • 60,000 miles
Read full review → 1,023 found this helpful
Longest term 65%

“Good tyres Except for being far more expensive than other options In my country. Some good and bad factors may be more related to car model itself, such as noise(bad) and handling / Safety (Good). Lasted around 45 to 50...”

  • Ford Fiesta mk7
  • 25,000 miles
Read full review → 670 found this helpful

All 8 Hankook Optimo H426 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
36%
Member
Mid-Life

These tyres were OEM on a Mini Cooper S. I drove them a full year before ditching them. Their only pro is the aggressive cornering it provides, although that may just be from being runflats. I’ll never know because this experience soured me on RFTs for ever. These tyres are dangerous to drive on in temps below 7c when they turn into hard, stone-like rubber. A dusting of snow and they lose all grip. They essentially behave like a summer tyre. The slightest imperfection in the pavement sends seismic tremors deep into the car’s frame. I was finding myself scanning the road, looking for potholes to avoid. Replacing these tyres was the best upgrade for my car.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 1
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 9
89%
Member
I think this tire was best of I ever drive the Taurus is one of annoying cars of noise specially with the dashboard or the plastic materials in the car. But once I bought these tires it was smooth driving even though there was no fuel efficiency but in the end I ended the noise. I live in dry hot country it stands for long of using of 3 years with hot weather mostly. I would like to buy it again unfortunately there is nothing in the market. I’m sorry if my English wasn’t as expectation still learning :)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,138
34%
Member
These tires were OEM on my new Hyundai Elantra sedan when I bought it in January 2015. They have 17k miles on them and the tread is very low. They drive ok on dry pavement and the wet drip is ok for light to moderate rain. They are noisy. These tires do not age well. I will be buying a different brand in about 2k miles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 2
Helpful 1,023

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40%
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  • Hyundai
  • /65 R15
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
Only lasted 35,000 miles with careful driving
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 993
74%
Member
It’s a very good tyre with good dry/wet grip. Handling is better than the kinergy GT. But quietness level loses to GT. So far no issue with the tyre and the rubber compound is very durable:
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 911
71%
Member
Tyres fitted as from showroom and bought the Sportage new. Initially was quite silence and comfy. Grip in dry is really good and better than expected.. I was surprised that wet grip was really good and stopping distance was with confidence. After driving in mixed highway, country and town road for 20500 miles (33,000km) the front tyres are near bald with less than 2mm while the rear is still good for another 20000miles (33000km) with about 5mm tread. I don't believe in rotating tyres after the running in since new, hence the big diff in front and rear tyres wear. Now with the front at its end of life.. noise has increased significantly and comfort level drop a few notches, thats why I gave an average 7 for comfort. Other than the negative wear rate.. is a good all round tyres, but I'm looking for diff tyres replacement, maybe Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 or Michelin Premacy SUV
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 619
65%
Member
Good tyres Except for being far more expensive than other options In my country. Some good and bad factors may be more related to car model itself, such as noise(bad) and handling / Safety (Good). Lasted around 45 to 50 km but I should have checked pressure more often to avoid any bias on my perception. Also I'm going for first replace so there's some lack of experience.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 4
Helpful 670
80%
Member
  • Volkswagen
  • 235/45 R18 H
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Noise Noise
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 695
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