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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Optimo H428 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared (September 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.

Hankook Optimo H428 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
19/100
Owner ratings
Dry
62
Wet
47
Snow
19
Comfort
61
Noise
62
Treadwear
60
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin CrossClimate+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin CrossClimate+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
85
Snow
75
Comfort
81
Noise
76
Treadwear
86
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better snow, wet and dry. 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) CrossClimate+ leads by 26
A — Hankook Optimo H428
62
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
88
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 63 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 87

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 38
A — Hankook Optimo H428
47
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
85
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners 49 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 56
A — Hankook Optimo H428
19
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
75
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 70
Tire Rack owners 19 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 20
A — Hankook Optimo H428
61
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
81
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tire Rack owners 62 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 14
A — Hankook Optimo H428
62
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
76
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 26
A — Hankook Optimo H428
60
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
86
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Tire Rack owners 61 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 11
A — Hankook Optimo H428
62
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
73
Why this score
SourceOptimo H428CrossClimate+
Tyre Reviews owners – 73

Scores at a glance

Hankook Optimo H428 vs Michelin CrossClimate+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Optimo H428Michelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 53 81
Dry 62 88
Wet 47 85
Snow 19 75
Comfort 61 81
Noise 62 76
Treadwear 60 86
Handling 62 73

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Optimo H428

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin CrossClimate+

The Michelin CrossClimate+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
  • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
  • Higher price point compared to competitors.
  • Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.

Observations

  • Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
  • Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
  • Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Optimo H428 B · Michelin CrossClimate+
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth9.5/32″—
UTQG500 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Michelin

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better snow, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 75 vs 19 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 47 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 88 vs 62 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 60 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Optimo H428
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+

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.