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 Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — 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
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better snow, comfort and handling. 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
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 67 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 51 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 54
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 25 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo H426 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 86 |
| Dry | 80 | 91 |
| Wet | 74 | 87 |
| Snow | 21 | 75 |
| Comfort | 58 | 89 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 82 |
| Handling | 63 | 91 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
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.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Optimo H426 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook
86
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better snow, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 75 vs 21 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 89 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 91 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 82 vs 59 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo H426
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
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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.