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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 vs Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 — 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 Hankook

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23

Summer Premium Touring tires

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
78
Snow
–
Comfort
87
Noise
–
Treadwear
86
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Dry
83
Wet
78
Snow
61
Comfort
82
Noise
84
Treadwear
70
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 3
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
86
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
83
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tire Rack owners – 73
Tyre Reviews owners 86 –
SimpleTire owners – 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
78
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
78
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tire Rack owners – 58
Tyre Reviews owners 78 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
–
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
61
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tire Rack owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 87

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 5
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
87
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
82
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tire Rack owners – 53
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
–
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
84
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
SimpleTire owners – 92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Dynapro HP RA23 leads by 16
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
86
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
70
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tire Rack owners – 80
Tyre Reviews owners 86 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Roadian HTX RH5 leads by 5
A — Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
77
B — Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
82
Why this score
SourceDynapro HP RA23Roadian HTX RH5
Tyre Reviews owners 77 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 vs Nexen Roadian HTX RH5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Dynapro HP RA23Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
Relative Score 83 78
Dry 86 83
Wet 78 78
Snow – 61
Comfort 87 82
Noise – 84
Treadwear 86 70
Handling 77 82

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Hankook Dynapro HP RA23

The Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 is widely regarded as a high-value, long-lasting SUV tire that offers impressive tread life and balanced performance for daily driving. While most users praise its comfort and quiet operation, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling during more aggressive maneuvers.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability
  • High value-to-cost ratio compared to premium brands
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable dry-weather handling and cornering

Cons

  • Potential for severe understeer in wet or damp conditions
  • Inconsistent performance when pushed at higher speeds
  • Limited traction on ice
  • Ride comfort can be polarizing depending on vehicle suspension

Observations

  • Users noted that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to proper wheel alignment, which significantly impacts handling and longevity.
  • The tire demonstrates high durability even under heavy-duty conditions, such as frequent trailering or high-mileage highway use on mid-sized SUVs.
Tire B Nexen Roadian HTX RH5

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
CategorySummer Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available133
Rim diameters16″15″ – 22″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—640 A A
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Nexen

Winner: Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 87 vs 82 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 82 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Dynapro HP RA23 scores 86 vs 83 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP RA23
Tire B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5

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.