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  • Hankook Optimo H428
  • Hankook Optimo H428

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Grand Touring All-Season tires are for drivers who want a combination of a sophisticated appearance, competent handling and H-speed rated (or higher) durability, along with all-season traction, including in light snow. Grand Touring All-Season tires branded with the M+S symbol are often used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on sophisticated coupes and luxurious performance sedans.

O.E. Grand Touring All-Season tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle's original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires' performance category and specifications.

Ratings Charts & Reviews Hankook Optimo H428

Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Hankook Optimo H428
Fair
55%
1.7M
2.1 - Unacceptable
4.9 - Fair
4.8 Hydroplaning Resistance
5.0 Wet Traction
6.3 - Fair
6.0 Corner Stability
6.5 Dry Traction
6.3 Steering Response
1.9 - Unacceptable
2.4 Light Snow Traction
1.7 Deep Snow Traction
1.6 Ice Traction
6.2 - Fair
6.1 Ride Quality
6.3 Noise
6.1 - Fair

Customers Say

Feedback patterns show the Hankook Optimo H428 delivers reliable dry traction (scores 7-8) with stable cornering and responsive steering, fitting its Grand Touring All-Season role. Comfort receives mixed feedback-some praise acceptable ride quality, while others note road noise and harshness. Treadwear ratings vary widely, with some reporting premature wear despite higher-mileage claims. Winter traction scores consistently low (0-4), raising concerns for snowy conditions. Wet performance shows polarizing results: some users report decent grip, but hydroplaning risks emerge in heavy rain. While dry handling stands out, buyers prioritizing year-round versatility may find limitations in winter capability and inconsistent comfort.

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69 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 38 positive
  • 31 negative

Customers rate dry traction positively with most scores 7-10, highlighting reliable grip and responsive steering. Some lower scores (0-6) suggest occasional inconsistencies in certain conditions.

August 28, 2013

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

I REALLY LIKE THESE TIRES... HANDLE'S WELL IN CORNERING AND LOW NOISE...

I DO SEE ALL THE BAD REVIEWS FOR THIS TIRE AND ALL I CAN SAY IS MY OWN EXPERIENCE. I HAVE NEVER HAD HANKOOK TIRES BEFORE BUT THEY CAME ON MY 2012 CHEV SONIC LT I REALLY LIKE THESE TIRES GOOD IN THE RAIN/WET ROADS AND HANDLE'S WELL IN CORNERING AND LOW NOISE. THIS IS A SMALL CAR THAT WE BOUGHT FOR GAS MILEAGE AND WE DO DRIVE THIS CAR ALOT HARD WE CURRENTLY HAVE 18,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES AND HAVE ROTATED AND BALANCED EVERY 6,000 AND THE TREAD IS STILL WELL ABOVE HALF SO I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT FOR ME THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD FOR WHAT THEY ARE A LESS EXPENSIVE TIRE AND A LESS EXPENSIVE SUCOMPACT. DO NOT DRIVE IN THE SNOW HAVE A SUV FOR THAT BUT OTHERWISE WILL PURCHASE WHEN THESE NEED REPLACED AGAIN!!

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WALTON, KY
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 19, 2014

3.3 out of 5 Star Rating
3.3 out of 5

...Dry grip is quite good as well as steering feel and cornering. In a straight line the grip from these are also good considering the tire size...

I have two seasons where I live, very hot and cold (35-118 degrees). Dry grip is quite good as well as steering feel and cornering. In a straight line the grip from these are also good considering the tire size. I've not experienced any hydroplaning and when it rains here it rains hard. Wet grip is only okay. These have provided some really good fuel economy as well. Over all not a bad tire but my style demands more.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
Miles Driven on Tires: 33,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 19, 2020

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...Dry driving just is what it is...

I own a 2019 Chevy Sonic Premier RS Hatchback that I purchased new, off the showroom floor, from Haley Chevrolet. My Sonic had these Hankook Optimo H428 P205/50R17 tires from the factory.

Now, I'm going to be completely honest. On Monday the 14th I was going to submit a review for these tires and it wasn't going to be a stellar one. I drive mostly highway miles (25k plus/year) to work and back. A day or so prior to Monday, I was driving home on I64 West. That day it was raining, the roads were wet, and it was just really nasty out. In my honest opinion, driving in wet conditions with these tires is utterly terrible. It actually feels like these tires float on wet roads. I realize that I have a light car, which very well could contribute to the lack of traction in wet conditions, however, I would NEVER recommend these tires to anyone who lives in a wet, and rainy climate. Monday was not the first time that I had issues with my car wanting to skim/hydroplane either.

On Wednesday the 16th, the Shenandoah Valley received a large amount of snowfall, and I will tell you that these tires performed tremendously. I was taken aback by how well these tires gripped in the snow and slush. It is a night and day difference in my opinion. If any of you are familiar with the Shenandoah Valley, then you know that it's mountainous and hilly. My parents live off a gravel road that had not been plowed, and I broke the first set of tracks in there without so much as an issue. The front of my car was pushing snow at one point. I am still ecstatic about the way these tires performed, especially up and down the hills by us.

At the end of the day, I would not recommend these tires to anyone who lives where it rains year round, especially if traveling at highway speeds (55 or above).

I would only recommend them to someone who lives in a mostly dry climate year round. Dry driving just is what it is.

Don't be worried if you get a little snow though, as these tires grip incredibly well.

Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Premier
Miles Driven on Tires: 43,622
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: BROADWAY, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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70 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 24 positive
  • 46 negative

Customers report mixed wet traction experiences, with many scoring 0-6 citing reduced grip, while others rate 7-10 for confident handling in wet conditions.

June 10, 2013 (Verified Purchase)

2.3 out of 5 Star Rating
2.3 out of 5

...in the rain it's hard to pull out into traffic without the traction control going off... Maybe even sooner, since they are not very good in the rain either...

I realize that this is a tire for an economy car, but they are by far the worst tires I have ever had on any car. They are worse than useless in the snow. Reminds me of driving my 97 Z/28 with Eagle GSCs when I'm in the snow. Even in the rain it's hard to pull out into traffic without the traction control going off. I will be replacing these tires before the snow flies next winter. Maybe even sooner, since they are not very good in the rain either. I don't trust them for spirited cornering in dry weather either. If you consider these tires for your car...STAY AWAY! You've been warned.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: null, null
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 01, 2015

0.9 out of 5 Star Rating
0.9 out of 5

...Wet traction is hazardous... I have no confidence in these tires in the rain. They hydroplane like crazy!...

unsafe at any speed.... This tire, the Hankook came on my certified pre-owned Volvo. I'm going out on a limb here, but this tire should not be allowed on American roads. I don't know what the driving conditions are in the country where these things were manufactured, but they have the feeling going around corners like driving a sofa-bed. The sidewalls are pure sponge giving a "here we go" feeling. Wet traction is hazardous... I have no confidence in these tires in the rain. They hydroplane like crazy! I could feel the All Wheel Drive system engaging at every turn. These tires are... UNSAFE at ANY SPEED.

Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HARDING TOWNSHIP, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 07, 2017

2.6 out of 5 Star Rating
2.6 out of 5

These are the worst tires for rain and hydro planing... small puddles and I am fighting to keep out of the ditch. I have had some bad tires before but these are dangerous...

These tires are good on dry road period. They came with the car I had never purchased or experienced this brand of tire before. I have to agree with most of the other ratings. These are the worst tires for rain and hydro planing. at 27000 mi I still have about 4/32 left on the tread. small puddles and I am fighting to keep out of the ditch. I have had some bad tires before but these are dangerous. soon as it stops raining here. I'm replacing these tires.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ turbo
Miles Driven on Tires: 27,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PONCE DE LEON, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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54 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 7 positive
  • 47 negative

Customers report mixed winter traction results. While a few rate snow traction 7-8, most scores are 0-6 with notable concerns on ice and deep snow. All-Season use shows cautious feedback, as lower ratings highlight limitations in severe winter conditions.

January 06, 2015 (Verified Purchase)

1.7 out of 5 Star Rating
1.7 out of 5

...In in the snow, I was almost involved in four accidents last winter...

Other than the performance in dry conditions, these tires are absolutely terrible. In the snow, I was almost involved in four accidents last winter. Do not waste your hard earned money on these tires. There are many more choices for the same money or less that are superior. I wouldn't put these tires on my kids wagon!

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 23,050
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 15, 2015

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...They are terribnle in the snow. Lest season i calle dinto work ever time it snowed (in michigan!) becasue i was to fearfull to drive the car. This season the first snow fall wasnt much.. but enough to wreck the car!

This tire is the wrost ever. it si rated at 60K and at 30K they were were gone! They are terribnle in the snow. Lest season i calle dinto work ever time it snowed (in michigan!) becasue i was to fearfull to drive the car. This season the first snow fall wasnt much.. but enough to wreck the car! so disappointed! now I need new tires and have a deduciable to pay.

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LTZ
Miles Driven on Tires: 44,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROMULUS, MI
Driving Style: Average
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February 09, 2014

1.8 out of 5 Star Rating
1.8 out of 5

If you have these tires on your car where it may in snow don't go anywhere you can't start, stop or steer. Please buy new tires as soon as you can before something bad happens.

If you have these tires on your car where it may snow don't go anywhere you can't start, stop or steer. Please buy new tires as soon as you can before something bad happens.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LS
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,665
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: SALEM, WI
Driving Style: Average
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71 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 39 positive
  • 32 negative

Customers report mixed comfort experiences, with many scoring ride quality and noise levels between 7-10, but a notable number of lower ratings (0-6) citing harshness and excessive road noise, indicating variability in satisfaction.

January 17, 2014

1.4 out of 5 Star Rating
1.4 out of 5

I've driven 5 different vehicles over this road and none of them except these tires have wobbles over the road like they do. It's a little scary...

I've never had a tire on a new car alert me so quickly to how bad they are. I've had the car since August 2013 so this is mostly a dry pavement review. There is a patch of road on the highway I travel on that has tiny little grooves in it. I've driven 5 different vehicles over this road and none of them except these tires have wobbles over the road like they do. It's a little scary. As for ice or snow, no way. I slid around a corner doing 5mpg, and the abs kicked in when I slowed down at a stop sign going very slow. I almost slid through the intersection. I hate these tires. Can't wait to change them out.

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LTZ
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,200
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: KEARNEY, MO
Driving Style: Average
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October 16, 2014

1.1 out of 5 Star Rating
1.1 out of 5

...These tires also have terrible road noise and drive hard as a rock...

This tire is absolute junk!!!! I have never owned a worse set of tires. They are average at best in dry conditions and in wet conditions forget about it. I only used the tires I had on my Sonic in the snow once or twice at the tail end of last winter. If you value your life, or anyone else's, replace these factory junk tires right away. These tires also have terrible road noise and drive hard as a rock. As far as tread ware, I wouldn't know because I replace them with a different set at 11k miles. Take them off right away and sell them on Craigslist.... I did!

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,300
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: null, null
Driving Style: Average
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October 30, 2012

3.3 out of 5 Star Rating
3.3 out of 5

...Low noise, smooth ride, handles well in the rain, under steers when cornering, soft rubber that wont last long.

My new car came with these tires on it and even though I tend to drive them hard once in a while, they only made it 12,000 miles. I've had tires only last me a little over a year before but never less than 6 months. Low noise, smooth ride, handles well enough in the rain, under steers often when cornering, soft rubber that wont last long.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LS
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: Rochester, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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63 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 29 positive
  • 34 negative

Customers report mixed treadwear results for the Hankook Optimo H428, with many scoring 9s-10s praising longevity but numerous ratings between 0-6 noting premature wear concerns.

December 01, 2017

3.1 out of 5 Star Rating
3.1 out of 5

...Tread wear is great however the tires have literally weather cracked after 4 years 1 month and need to be replaced already... Have only put 27,000 km's or 17,000 miles on these tires. Very disappointed about needing new tires already, shortest life of any tire myself or my family has ever owned including some off brand tires...

Came stock on my 2013 Chev Sonic, Tires are ok for normal wet and dry pavement. Never had any control issues or loss of traction. Dismal performance when there is any snow or ice. Had to mount winter tires to be able to get up a slight slope when there is any snow at all, or risk skidding up the slope while trying to get any speed over 10 kph. Tread wear is great however the tires have literally weather cracked after 4 years 1 month and need to be replaced already. My last set of bfg tires lasted me over 8 years before they weathered enough to be replaced. Have only put 27,000 km's or 17,000 miles on these tires. Very disappointed about needing new tires already, shortest life of any tire myself or my family has ever owned including some off brand tires. Would not buy again or recommend.

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 17,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: TRENTON, ON
Driving Style: Average
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April 17, 2015 (Verified Purchase)

3 out of 5 Star Rating
3 out of 5

...When I had the oil change done right before these were pulled off they were already down to 5/32 for the front and 6/32 for the back which that's real fast treadwear considering I usually drive 13 miles a day most days...

I'm writing this review solely based on the factory Hankook's that came on my 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LTZ. I understand that factory tires on new vehicles come with slightly less tread on them (makes it cheaper on the vehicle maker) But after 14,800 miles, one tire rotation (Had winter tires installed then since I live in Northeast Ohio) When it's dry they ran great. When it rained they were pretty good, but when the snow came dear --- almighty they ----ed tremendously. 3 inches of snow and I had to park a mile from home because of how poor these tires perform in the winter. When I had the oil change done right before these were pulled off they were already down to 5/32 for the front and 6/32 for the back which that's real fast treadwear considering I usually drive 13 miles a day most days. If you live in a dry climate where snow is NON-EXISTENT then I recommend these. However if you do get snow where you live then please avoid these.

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LTZ
Miles Driven on Tires: 14,800
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: LISBON, OH
Driving Style: Average
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April 22, 2013

3.7 out of 5 Star Rating
3.7 out of 5

...I've never had a set of tires on any car wear as fast as these. I relaxed my driving style and found that if you drive like an old woman on Sunday they should wear normal, but as soon as you do anything with a little extra speed they just waste away.

Real good tire until I had to deal with the snow and fast tread wear. Wet/rain almost no problems but struggled to get going after stopping in the snow. I've never had a set of tires on any car wear as fast as these. I relaxed my driving style and found that if you drive like an old woman on Sunday they should wear normal, but as soon as you do anything with a little extra speed they just waste away.

Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROCHESTER, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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