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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 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 Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza ER70

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
1 owner review
Dry
90
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
80
Treadwear
10
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
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.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Optimo H426 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza ER70 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.
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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) Turanza ER70 leads by 10
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
90
B — Hankook Optimo H426
80
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 90 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 4
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
70
B — Hankook Optimo H426
74
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 51
Tyre Reviews owners 70 76

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
–
B — Hankook Optimo H426
21
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 25
Tyre Reviews owners – 20

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza ER70 leads by 22
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
80
B — Hankook Optimo H426
58
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 56
Tyre Reviews owners 80 58

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Optimo H426 leads by 49
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
10
B — Hankook Optimo H426
59
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 47
Tyre Reviews owners 10 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza ER70 leads by 17
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER70
80
B — Hankook Optimo H426
63
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER70Optimo H426
Tyre Reviews owners 80 63

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 vs Hankook Optimo H426: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza ER70Hankook Optimo H426
Relative Score 60 67
Dry 90 80
Wet 70 74
Snow – 21
Comfort 80 58
Treadwear 10 59
Handling 80 63

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Bridgestone Turanza ER70

The Bridgestone Turanza ER70 receives a mixed reception, primarily due to significant concerns regarding premature tread wear. While the user has a history of brand loyalty to Bridgestone, the specific experience with this tire indicates a notable failure in longevity.

Cons

  • Extremely short tread life
  • Potential quality control inconsistencies

Observations

  • The reported mileage of 7,800 miles suggests the tire may not meet expected durability standards for standard passenger vehicle usage.
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 · Bridgestone Turanza ER70 B · Hankook Optimo H426
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Hankook

Winner: Hankook Optimo H426 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza ER70 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Hankook Optimo H426 scores 59 vs 10 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 scores 80 vs 58 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 scores 80 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Turanza ER70 scores 90 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER70
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.