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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A vs Hankook Optimo H426 — 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.

Tire A BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

High Performance All Season tire

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
67
Snow
20
Comfort
50
Treadwear
75
Handling
57

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Hankook

Hankook Optimo H426

All Season Touring tires

Hankook Optimo H426 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
56/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
74
Snow
21
Comfort
58
Treadwear
59
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A and Hankook Optimo H426 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Advantage T/A is stronger on treadwear. Hankook Optimo H426 is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.
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Category breakdown

6 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
80
B — Hankook Optimo H426
80
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners 67
Tyre Reviews owners 80 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 7
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
67
B — Hankook Optimo H426
74
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners 51
Tyre Reviews owners 67 76

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 1
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
20
B — Hankook Optimo H426
21
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners 25
Tyre Reviews owners 20 20

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 8
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
50
B — Hankook Optimo H426
58
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners 56
Tyre Reviews owners 50 58

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Advantage T/A leads by 16
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
75
B — Hankook Optimo H426
59
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners 47
Tyre Reviews owners 75 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 6
A — BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
57
B — Hankook Optimo H426
63
Why this score
SourceAdvantage T/AOptimo H426
Tyre Reviews owners 57 63

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A vs Hankook Optimo H426: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Advantage T/AHankook Optimo H426
Relative Score 61 61
Dry 80 80
Wet 67 74
Snow 20 21
Comfort 50 58
Treadwear 75 59
Handling 57 63

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Advantage T/A

The BFGoodrich Advantage T/A receives a polarized reception, with the user highlighting significant concerns regarding the consistency and predictability of the tire compound. While it may offer improved grip levels compared to certain entry-level alternatives, the lack of reliability across varying temperature ranges makes it a difficult recommendation for performance-oriented driving.

Pros

  • Improved grip levels compared to baseline tires like the XM2
  • Adequate stiffness in cold weather conditions

Cons

  • Highly unpredictable compound performance
  • Poor heat resistance leading to a 'mushy' feel in hot weather
  • Lack of confidence-inspiring grip in cold and wet conditions

Observations

  • The XL (Extra Load) variant does not mitigate the fundamental issues with the tire's compound construction.
Tire B Hankook Optimo H426

The Hankook Optimo H426 presents a polarizing experience, often serving as an OEM tire that provides competent dry and wet traction for daily commuting. While some users appreciate its initial comfort and handling capabilities, the consensus is heavily impacted by concerns regarding premature tread wear and inconsistent noise levels over the life of the tire.

Pros

  • Reliable grip and handling on dry pavement
  • Confident performance in wet weather conditions
  • Initial comfort and quietness when new

Cons

  • Short tread life and premature wear
  • Increased road noise as the tire ages
  • High price point relative to performance value
  • Uneven wear patterns across front and rear axles

Observations

  • Users reported significantly faster wear on front-wheel-drive vehicles, leading to uneven tread depletion compared to rear tires.
  • Drivers of compact sedans noted that while the tire offers decent handling, it fails to maintain its initial noise-dampening qualities over time.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A B · Hankook Optimo H426
CategoryHigh Performance All Season tireAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10 - 12/32″
UTQG560 - 680 A A - B
SidewallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Hankook

Too close to call: BFGoodrich Advantage T/A and Hankook Optimo H426 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Advantage T/A is stronger on treadwear. Hankook Optimo H426 is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich Advantage T/A scores 75 vs 59 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Optimo H426 scores 58 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Optimo H426 scores 74 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Hankook Optimo H426 scores 63 vs 57 on handling.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
Tire B · Hankook Optimo H426

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.