61
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
56/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Optimo H426 vs Nexen CP672 — 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen CP672 — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Optimo H426 if wet matters 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
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 67 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Optimo H426 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 51 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 69
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 25 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo H426 | Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 76 |
| Dry | 80 | 83 |
| Wet | 74 | 70 |
| Snow | 21 | 90 |
| Comfort | 58 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 77 |
| Handling | 63 | 66 |
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61
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen CP672 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While it offers impressive tread life and low noise levels, user consensus is polarized regarding its performance in adverse weather, with several reports of compromised traction in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage
- High level of ride comfort and smoothness
- Low road noise
- Strong value proposition for the price point
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
- Tendency to lose grip under hard acceleration
- Inconsistent steering feedback at low speeds
Observations
- Users on SUVs like the SsangYong Korando reported high satisfaction with durability and wet-weather performance.
- Drivers of higher-performance vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series and Hyundai Genesis, noted issues with traction loss during aggressive acceleration.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Optimo H426 | B · Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 41 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook
76
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen CP672 — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Optimo H426 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen CP672 scores 90 vs 21 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen CP672 scores 77 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen CP672 scores 75 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Optimo H426 scores 74 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo H426
Tire B · Nexen CP672
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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.