85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
75 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear Eagle RS-A vs Hankook Optimo H724 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Hankook
Hankook Optimo H724
70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
53/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle RS-A — better snow, treadwear and noise. Pick the Hankook Optimo H724 if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 35 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle RS-A leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Optimo H724 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Eagle RS-A | Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle RS-A | Hankook Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 70 |
| Dry | 94 | 80 |
| Wet | 88 | 74 |
| Snow | 76 | 49 |
| Comfort | 90 | 77 |
| Noise | 90 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 61 |
| Handling | 63 | 79 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle RS-A is widely regarded as a dependable, value-oriented all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive longevity for daily commuting. While many users praise its consistent performance and affordability, a segment of the driving community reports concerns regarding wet-weather traction and noise levels as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry road handling and cornering grip
- Reliable tread life for many users, often reaching 60,000 miles
- Consistent availability as an OEM replacement tire
Cons
- Inconsistent traction in heavy rain or standing water
- Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise reported after significant mileage
- Hard rubber compound can lead to a vague steering feel for performance-oriented drivers
Observations
- Users with mid-size sedans like the Ford Fusion and Nissan Maxima frequently report achieving the advertised 60,000-mile tread life.
- Drivers of lighter vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper, noted that the tire provides sufficient grip for daily driving but lacks the precision required for aggressive cornering.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle RS-A | B · Hankook Optimo H724 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 14 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 260 - 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear
70
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Goodyear Eagle RS-A — better snow, treadwear and noise. Pick the Hankook Optimo H724 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 76 vs 49 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 87 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Eagle RS-A scores 90 vs 74 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Optimo H724 scores 79 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Tire B · Hankook Optimo H724
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.