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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season vs Hankook Optimo K406 — 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 Sport All-Season

Ultra High Performance All Season tire

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
2,402 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Snow
68
Comfort
92
Noise
92
Treadwear
89
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Hankook

Hankook Optimo K406

Summer Touring tires

Hankook Optimo K406 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
83
Snow
–
Comfort
66
Noise
–
Treadwear
66
Handling
61

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — 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 Sport All-Season leads by 5
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
95
B — Hankook Optimo K406
90
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 90
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 9
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Hankook Optimo K406
83
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 83
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
68
B — Hankook Optimo K406
–
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tire Rack owners 68 –
Tyre Reviews owners 59 –
SimpleTire owners 76 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 26
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Hankook Optimo K406
66
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 66
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Hankook Optimo K406
–
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 23
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
89
B — Hankook Optimo K406
66
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 66
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 35
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
96
B — Hankook Optimo K406
61
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonOptimo K406
Tyre Reviews owners 76 61

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season vs Hankook Optimo K406: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle Sport All-SeasonHankook Optimo K406
Relative Score 92 74
Dry 95 90
Wet 92 83
Snow 68 –
Comfort 92 66
Noise 92 –
Treadwear 89 66
Handling 96 61

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season

The Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season is widely regarded as a capable, value-oriented tire that excels in dry handling and steering responsiveness. While many users appreciate its durability and performance in moderate conditions, it receives mixed feedback regarding road noise and winter capability, with a significant portion of users noting that it is not a true replacement for dedicated winter tires.

Pros

  • Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
  • Responsive steering and predictable handling
  • Good tread life and durability for the price point
  • Effective rim protection ridge on the sidewall
  • High value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Significant road noise that often increases as the tire wears
  • Mediocre to poor performance in deep snow and ice
  • Inconsistent wet traction, with some reports of hydroplaning
  • Stiff ride quality that can feel harsh over road imperfections
  • Reports of tread chunking or peeling under aggressive use

Observations

  • EV owners report a noticeable decrease in range due to rolling resistance, though some appreciate the 'acoustic' foam versions for cabin quietness.
  • Users with performance-oriented sedans (e.g., Civic Si, BMW 3-Series) praise the steering response but often find the tire noisy compared to dedicated summer or touring options.
  • Owners of heavier SUVs and trucks generally report good tread longevity but note that the tire's stiff sidewalls can transmit more road vibration than expected.
Tire B Hankook Optimo K406

The Hankook Optimo K406 receives a mixed reception, primarily serving as an original equipment tire that polarizes users based on their expectations of longevity and comfort. While some drivers report impressive mileage and reliable dry-weather handling, others express significant frustration regarding premature tread wear, sidewall durability, and elevated road noise.

Pros

  • Reliable dry-weather grip and handling performance
  • Competitive value proposition as an entry-level or OE option
  • Potential for high mileage in specific, low-stress driving conditions

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
  • Noticeable road noise during highway driving
  • Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural damage
  • Lack of confidence in wet or icy conditions

Observations

  • Users driving heavier vehicles noted that the tires are subjected to significant stress, impacting overall longevity.
  • Drivers with stiffer suspension setups reported good cornering capabilities but experienced accelerated wear and sidewall issues.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season B · Hankook Optimo K406
CategoryUltra High Performance All Season tireSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available57—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 A A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Hankook

Winner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 96 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 92 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 89 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 92 vs 83 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
Tire B · Hankook Optimo K406

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.