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 Nexen CP672 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 and Nexen CP672 are within 2 points overall. Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 is stronger on treadwear, comfort and handling. Nexen CP672 is stronger on wet.
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Category breakdown
6 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 ME02 K424 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
OPTIMO ME02 K424 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
OPTIMO ME02 K424 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
OPTIMO ME02 K424 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | OPTIMO ME02 K424 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 | Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 84 | 83 |
| Wet | 52 | 70 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 80 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 77 |
| Handling | 70 | 66 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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 Nexen CP672 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While it offers impressive tread life and low noise levels, user consensus is polarized regarding its performance in adverse weather, with several reports of compromised traction in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage
- High level of ride comfort and smoothness
- Low road noise
- Strong value proposition for the price point
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
- Tendency to lose grip under hard acceleration
- Inconsistent steering feedback at low speeds
Observations
- Users on SUVs like the SsangYong Korando reported high satisfaction with durability and wet-weather performance.
- Drivers of higher-performance vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series and Hyundai Genesis, noted issues with traction loss during aggressive acceleration.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 | B · Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 41 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Hankook
74
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 and Nexen CP672 are within 2 points overall. Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 is stronger on treadwear, comfort and handling. Nexen CP672 is stronger on wet.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen CP672 scores 70 vs 52 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 scores 84 vs 77 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 scores 80 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424 scores 70 vs 66 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook OPTIMO ME02 K424
Tire B · Nexen CP672
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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.