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 Yokohama AVID S33D — 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
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama AVID S33D
56
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
30/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Optimo H426 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama AVID S33D if snow, comfort and handling matter most to you.
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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)
Optimo H426 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 67 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Optimo H426 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 51 | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID S33D leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 25 | 35 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID S33D leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Optimo H426 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | 49 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID S33D leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Optimo H426 | AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo H426 | Yokohama AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 56 |
| Dry | 80 | 69 |
| Wet | 74 | 58 |
| Snow | 21 | 35 |
| Comfort | 58 | 63 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 49 |
| Handling | 63 | 68 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Tire A
56
/ 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 · Yokohama AVID S33D |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook
56
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Hankook Optimo H426 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama AVID S33D if snow, comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Optimo H426 scores 74 vs 58 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID S33D scores 35 vs 21 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Optimo H426 scores 80 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Optimo H426 scores 59 vs 49 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo H426
Tire B · Yokohama AVID S33D
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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.