73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 vs Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 — 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%)
89/100
125 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 if handling matters 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)
Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 69 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 47 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 69 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
OPTIMO ME02 K424 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 67 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 86 |
| Dry | 84 | 94 |
| Wet | 52 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 80 | 93 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 87 |
| Handling | 70 | 67 |
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Headline score
73
/ 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 ME02 K424 receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant majority of users expressing severe concerns regarding its performance in wet conditions. While some users report satisfaction with its durability and performance in specific climates, the consensus leans heavily toward the tire being unreliable and potentially dangerous on slick surfaces.
Pros
- High tread longevity due to a harder rubber compound
- Reported effectiveness in light snowy conditions by select users
Cons
- Extremely poor traction and handling on wet roads
- Increased risk of skidding and loss of control during cornering in rain
- Longer braking distances in wet weather, even with ABS engagement
- Audible road noise described as 'squealing' during dry driving
Observations
- Users report that the tire's hard compound contributes to a lack of confidence during routine maneuvers like navigating roundabouts in the rain.
The Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in daily commuting and dry-weather performance. While most users praise its quiet ride, comfort, and affordability, a subset of drivers—particularly those with rear-wheel-drive or performance-oriented vehicles—report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and sidewall stability.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Predictable performance for daily driving
- Fast and reliable shipping/availability
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction
- Noticeably soft or 'squishy' sidewalls
- Lack of confidence in spirited or high-speed cornering
- Limited winter/snow capability
Observations
- Drivers of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Mazda Miata/124 Spider) frequently report issues with wheel spin and loss of traction in wet conditions.
- Users transitioning from factory or premium performance tires often note a significant improvement in cabin noise and ride comfort, though they acknowledge a trade-off in ultimate cornering stiffness.
- The tire is frequently cited as a popular choice for budget-conscious daily drivers of sedans and hatchbacks, where comfort is prioritized over track-level performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 | B · Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 45 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Hankook
86
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 87 vs 52 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 93 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 scores 94 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 scores 70 vs 67 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457
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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.