Hankook Optimo H426 Tire Review & Rating
Used mainly as original equipment on a wide array of Hyundai vehicles, the Hankook Optimo H426 is built to provide all-season performance and handling for all types of coupes and sedans as well.
An all-season tread compound combined with a symmetric tread design and independent tread blocks enhance dry traction and cornering performance. It is also created to increase steering response and provide added feel.
Four circumferential grooves and lateral curved grooves should aid wet traction and handling. This tire is also designed to improve handling in light snow, which you can read more about in our overall thoughts on this model.
Inside the tire there are two steel belts with a nylon reinforcement that help with durability. A polyester cord body enhances ride comfort. Hankook includes a 60,000 mile tread guarantee on this model.
Pros
- Good dry handling and grip
- Value priced and has a 60,000 mile warranty
Cons
- Treadlife could be better
- Winter traction and handling
- Tire is noisy for many drivers
Overall Thoughts
We will say that the Optimo H426 does have good dry traction and handling, and the price is lower than many other comparable tires. There’s also a 60K mile tread warranty. Unfortunately, that’s where the good things end.
Traction on wet pavement needs a big improvement. You simply have to slow down and really take things easy when the rain falls. In addition, winter performance is nearly non-existent. As some have said, you may be better off just leaving your vehicle parked at home if you’re faced with trying to drive in deep snow or ice. Beyond that, expect to find more road noise than normal, and treadwear has been a major issue for way too many drivers.
Overall, we can’t recommend this tire and suggest going for the Optimo H727 as a better option.
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What Vehicles Will The Hankook H426 Fit?
(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)
- Chevrolet Impala
- Dodge Charger, Intrepid
- Ford Fiesta, Explorer, Flex
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Sonata, Elantra, Accent, Tiburon GT
- Kia Rio5, Forte, Soul, Sportage, Optima
- Lincoln MKT
- Mazda RX-7
- Pontiac G6
- Volkswagen Passat, Jetta
Tire Sizes
14″
175/65R14 82H BSW
185/60R14 82H BSW
185/65R14 85H BSW
195/60R14 85H BSW
15″
175/65R15 84H BSW
185/60R15 84H BSW
185/65R15 88H BSW
195/55R15 84V BSW
195/60R15 87H BSW
195/65R15 89T BSW
195/65R15 89T BSW
195/65R15 89S BSW
195/65R15 91H BSW
205/60R15 90H BSW
205/65R15 92H BSW
215/60R15 93H BSW
16″
195/50R16 84H BSW
195/55R16 86T BSW
195/60R16 89H BSW
205/50R16 86H BSW
205/55R16 89H BSW
205/55R16 89H BSW
205/55R16 89H BSW
205/60R16 91V BSW
205/65R16 94H BSW
215/55R16 97H BSW
215/60R16 95V BSW
225/50R16 92V BSW
225/55R16 95H BSW
225/60R16 98H BSW
17″
205/45R17 84V BSW
215/45R17 87H BSW
215/45R17 91V BSW
215/50R17 95V BSW
215/55R17 94H BSW
215/55R17 93V BSW
225/50R17 94V BSW
225/50R17 93H BSW
225/55R17 95V BSW
235/55R17 99H BSW
245/50R17 98V BSW
18″
225/45R18 91V BSW
225/55R18 97H BSW
225/60R18 99H BSW
235/45R18 94V BSW
235/45R18 94H BSW
235/55R18 100H BSW
245/45R18 96V BSW
19″
245/40R19 94V BSW
20″
255/45R20 101V BSW
255/50R20 104H BSW
Price Range
Prices on the H426 range from approximately $60 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discounts, coupons and special offers on this tire.
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Warranty
The H426 comes with a 5-year or 60,000 mile treadlife warranty. There is also a one-year or first 2/32 inch of wear guarantee on the tire’s uniformity.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 5-years and include free first year replacement. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.
Hankook also provides a one-year or first 2/32 inch of wear road hazard warranty on this model as well.
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My wife’s 2014 Ford Explorer came with these tires new and I’ve just put our third set on. The past two sets lasted right at 60k miles and I’ve honestly really enjoyed them. Smooth ride and great traction in wet and dry, I honestly don’t what what everyone is complaining about. I’ve been researching tires for my own vehicle and I’ve noticed that no matter which tire option you select on this site, very rarely does anyone say anything positive in the reviews about the tires so it’s difficult to gather any useful information. Nothing but horror stories but I’ll say I’ve had excellent experiences with these optimo h426’s and wouldn’t hesitate to put the forth set on come time.
All hankook tires suck I have 2019 Nissan Rogue factory hankook tires lasted 13500 bald rotated every 5 k miles my 2020 Hyundai Kona has junk hankook tires too half wore out only 6000 miles on it would never buy hankook tires their warranty isn’t worth paper it is written on I only had them because it’s what auto manufacturer put on the cars
Had these for a few years on a 2012 Accent hatchback. Haven’t had many issues provided the weather is good. Absolutely the worst tires I’ve experienced in snow.
Hello Mike, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry you faced such an issue.
Hey Mike, thanks for the feedback. As per my research Hankook Optimo has received some good
reviews but these tires are not particularly designed for performing in extreme cold weathers, so maybe you should reconsider if you
live in an area with such an issue.
These tires suck. Have been informed by firestone need new tires. Flat as a board. Have 17,000 miles This is ridiculous. If Hyundai is continuing to use these tires I feel they are cheap and unethical utilizing tires that are unsafe and don’t last. for shit. Will be having a little talk with Hyundai. I want new tires and im not paying for them. Will never buy a Hyundai car again. Tired of crappy American companies ****ing over the consumer. When you buy a new car (its a 2016 model) and pay so much money, one would think car company would use reliable safe tires that last at least the norm of 40,000 miles. GEE MUST FEEL SORRY FOR THESE POOR AMERICAN COMAPNIES THAT GOT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TAX BREAKS.
Since when is Hyundai an American company?
I know i have a Kona and same problem no miles and they wear out and yes Kia and Hyundai is made in West Point Georgia so yes they are partially American made even though the parts come from Korea
We bought a brand new 2017 Toyota Corolla that came with these tires. We are now at 44,000 km and have had our fair share of flats with these tires. We do live down 4 miles of gravel but I’ve never had any other tire provide us with such poor reliability. We have a full winter set of Goodyear’s and never had one issue. With our Optimos, our first flat was at 560 km. That’s right, didn’t even last the first tank of gas. We have had so many flat repairs that the belts in one tire have now separated. We are looking at buying a new set of tires already and I will in no way ever consider these tires again.
My wife and I purchased a Ford Fiesta last spring and she does drive a lot of miles on her daily commute to work but,We also just got rid of our Altima before we purchased the fiesta and both sets of brand new tires didn’t last more than 12 months!Both cars are rear wheel drive ,but for whatever reason the back set of tires where so loud,because of the unusual tread wear we had to just change them with Goodyear,and so far so good.Ive been burnt twice by this hankook optimo tire and I’m just hoping to help out anyone who wants a straight up true answer about this tire.Good luck with your tire purchase.
These tires did not even last 2 years (under normal driving conditions). I do not recommend.
Not only are these tires dangerous in winter road conditions, I would even go as far as saying they are deadly. Only experienced drivers should operate a vehicle with these tires when there is snow or ice on the road.
A recall should be initiated.
I had the tires rotated on my wifes 2015 Hyundai Elantra it has 15000 miles on it. My luck one of tires had a roofing nail in the edge of the side wall so I replaced it with a new hankook tire identical to match the set. H426 P215/45SR17 87H. The new. Tire has a red
Dot / circle on the side wall.what does this stand for? My problem is there is lot more road noise now. The car drives smoothly, Ithink the tire is balanced. Have any suggestions?