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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ContiSport Attack 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 Continental

Continental ContiSport Attack

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Continental ContiSport Attack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
74
Snow
–
Comfort
86
Treadwear
74
Handling
91

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: Continental ContiSport Attack — better comfort, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) ContiSport Attack leads by 14
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
94
B — Hankook Optimo H426
80
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 94 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
B — Hankook Optimo H426
74
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 51
Tyre Reviews owners 74 76

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
–
B — Hankook Optimo H426
21
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 25
Tyre Reviews owners – 20

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 28
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
86
B — Hankook Optimo H426
58
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 56
Tyre Reviews owners 86 58

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 15
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
74
B — Hankook Optimo H426
59
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 47
Tyre Reviews owners 74 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiSport Attack leads by 28
A — Continental ContiSport Attack
91
B — Hankook Optimo H426
63
Why this score
SourceContiSport AttackOptimo H426
Tyre Reviews owners 91 63

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiSport Attack vs Hankook Optimo H426: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiSport AttackHankook Optimo H426
Relative Score 82 67
Dry 94 80
Wet 74 74
Snow – 21
Comfort 86 58
Treadwear 74 59
Handling 91 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 Continental ContiSport Attack

The Continental ContiSport Attack is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in dry-weather handling, cornering stability, and predictable feedback. While users consistently praise its track-capable grip and agility, there is a clear divide regarding longevity, with some riders experiencing rapid tread wear depending on bike weight and riding style.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering confidence
  • Fast warm-up time
  • Predictable handling characteristics
  • Strong performance on track and spirited canyon riding

Cons

  • Short tread life, particularly under aggressive use
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to dedicated touring tires
  • Potential for rapid center-tread degradation

Observations

  • Lighter motorcycles like the Suzuki SV650 report significantly better mileage (up to 12,500km front) compared to high-output sportbikes like the ZX10R.
  • Users noted that the tire's performance profile is better suited for canyon carving and track use than for high-mileage commuting.
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 · Continental ContiSport Attack B · Hankook Optimo H426
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typeMotorcyclePassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Hankook

Winner: Continental ContiSport Attack — better comfort, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 86 vs 58 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 91 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 74 vs 59 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ContiSport Attack scores 94 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ContiSport Attack
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.