Hankook  Optimo H428

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.