All-season tire Updated September 2026

Hankook Optimo 4S review

Name: Hankook Optimo 4S
Brand: Hankook

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 73 · 32 reviews analysed

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The Hankook Optimo 4S is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that effectively bridges the gap between dedicated summer and winter rubber. Users consistently praise its convenience, strong wet-weather performance, and reliable traction in snow, making it a popular choice for drivers in variable climates who wish to avoid seasonal tire changes.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

73/100

From 32 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 90%

Dry

Overall dry

73.5

Corner stability

72.4

Dry traction

74.7

Steering response

72.7

Wet

Overall wet

78.1

Wet traction

75.9

Comfort

Overall comfort

75.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

67.3

Handling

Overall handling

72.8

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Hankook Optimo 4S specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
165/65 R13	Amazon
165/70 R13	Amazon
175/65 R13	Amazon
175/70 R13	Amazon
165/60 R14	Amazon
165/70 R14	Amazon
175/65 R14	Amazon
175/70 R14	Amazon
175/80 R14	Amazon
185/55 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
185/70 R14	Amazon
195/70 R14	Amazon
175/55 R15	Amazon
185/60 R15	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon
195/60 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
205/60 R15	Amazon
205/65 R15	Amazon
205/70 R15	Amazon
215/70 R15	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
215/55 R16	Amazon
215/65 R16	Amazon
225/60 R16	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
215/60 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
225/60 R17	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews found online.

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
Good value for money compared to premium alternatives
Convenience of year-round usage without seasonal swaps

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
Limited availability in certain larger rim sizes

Worth knowing

Users running lower-profile tires (e.g., 50-series) noted a harsher ride quality, with some recommending lower pressures or higher-profile alternatives for rougher roads.
Drivers of front-wheel-drive vehicles noted that while the tires perform well, using them only on the front axle can lead to handling imbalances (oversteer) in deep snow.