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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV 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 Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
13 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
86
Snow
–
Comfort
82
Noise
80
Treadwear
72
Handling
100

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
Noise
–
Treadwear
59
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV leads by 11
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
91
B — Hankook Optimo H426
80
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 100 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV leads by 12
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
86
B — Hankook Optimo H426
74
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 51
Tyre Reviews owners 100 76

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
–
B — Hankook Optimo H426
21
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 25
Tyre Reviews owners – 20

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV leads by 24
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
82
B — Hankook Optimo H426
58
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 56
Tyre Reviews owners 90 58

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
80
B — Hankook Optimo H426
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV leads by 13
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
72
B — Hankook Optimo H426
59
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tire Rack owners – 47
Tyre Reviews owners 65 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV leads by 37
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
100
B — Hankook Optimo H426
63
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVOptimo H426
Tyre Reviews owners 100 63
DriverReviews owners 82 –

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV vs Hankook Optimo H426: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUVHankook Optimo H426
Relative Score 85 67
Dry 91 80
Wet 86 74
Snow – 21
Comfort 82 58
Noise 80 –
Treadwear 72 59
Handling 100 63

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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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV is highly regarded for its exceptional grip and handling characteristics, particularly in both wet and dry conditions. While it is frequently praised as a top-tier performance tire that maintains the intended driving dynamics of high-end vehicles, users consistently note that this performance comes at the cost of rapid tread wear.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry surface grip
  • Superior braking performance
  • Precise cornering and turn-in response
  • Consistent handling characteristics for performance-oriented vehicles

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear and short service life
  • High price point
  • Rubber compound hardening toward the end of the tire's life

Observations

  • Owners of performance vehicles like the Porsche Cayman report that the tire is well-matched to factory suspension tuning, maintaining intended handling consistency.
  • Users report a relatively short lifespan of 15,000 to 25,000 kilometers, suggesting the tire is optimized for performance over longevity.
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 · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV B · Hankook Optimo H426
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG240 A - AA A—
SidewallRaised Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Hankook

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV scores 100 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV scores 82 vs 58 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV scores 72 vs 59 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV scores 86 vs 74 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV
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.