Tests – · none yet Owners 76 · 32 reviews
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Hankook Optimo 4S vs Nexen N'Priz AH5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 32 + 46 owner reviews. How we score
Optimo 4S is ahead, 75–56
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Tests – · none yet Owners 49 · 46 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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74
Dry
Optimo 4S +1658Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 77 53 Optimo 4S: 60% × 71.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 74
N'Priz AH5: 60% × 61.6 (est.) + 40% × 52.6 = 58
No road tests of dry for Optimo 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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79
Wet
Optimo 4S +2356Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 77 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 82 50 Optimo 4S: 60% × 76.8 (est.) + 40% × 81.9 = 79
N'Priz AH5: 60% × 59.4 (est.) + 40% × 50 = 56
No road tests of wet for Optimo 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison52Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online – 39 N'Priz AH5: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 39.3 = 52
No road tests of snow for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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75
Comfort
Optimo 4S +1659Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 78 54 Optimo 4S: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 78.1 = 75
N'Priz AH5: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54 = 59
No road tests of comfort for Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 62 N'Priz AH5: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.4 = 65
No road tests of noise for N'Priz AH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Treadwear
Optimo 4S +1653Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 70 45 Optimo 4S: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 70.4 = 69
N'Priz AH5: 60% × 58.9 (est.) + 40% × 45.3 = 53
No road tests of treadwear for Optimo 4S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for N'Priz AH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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75
Handling (owners)
Optimo 4S +2253Why this score
Source Optimo 4S N'Priz AH5 Reviews found online 75 53
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Optimo 4S | Nexen N'Priz AH5 |
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| Relative Score | 75 | 56 |
| Dry | 74 | 58 |
| Wet | 79 | 56 |
| Snow | – | 52 |
| Comfort | 75 | 59 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 53 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 53 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Optimo 4S
56
/ 100
N'Priz AH5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Optimo 4S
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Strong performance in wet weather and standing water
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Dry road handling can feel slightly compromised compared to dedicated summer tires
- Some reports of increased noise levels when the tires are brand new
- Occasional reports of uneven tread wear or balancing issues
Tire B N'Priz AH5
Pros
- Exceptional price and overall value
- Very low road noise with a comfortable, smooth ride quality
- Reliable traction in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Faster than expected tread wear reported by some users
- Soft sidewalls that can feel squishy on heavier vehicles or under towing conditions
- Occasional durability issues such as bulges or premature wear bars being hit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Optimo 4S | B · Nexen N'Priz AH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 35 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 520 - 600 A A | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 22 | 22 |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Hankook Optimo 4S
56
/ 100
Nexen N'Priz AH5
Winner: Hankook Optimo 4S — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 79 vs 56 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 75 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 74 vs 58 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Optimo 4S scores 75 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Optimo 4S
Tire B · Nexen N'Priz AH5
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Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5?
Which is better in the wet, Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5?
Hankook Optimo 4S, 79 vs 56 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5?
Hankook Optimo 4S, 74 vs 58 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5?
Hankook Optimo 4S, 75 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Optimo 4S or N'Priz AH5?
Hankook Optimo 4S, 69 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology