All-season tire Updated September 2026

Hankook Optimo 4S review

Name: Hankook Optimo 4S
Brand: Hankook

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 88% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 76 · 32 reviews analysed

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Hankook Optimo 4S has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 8 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 32 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 90% would buy it again.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

76/100

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

Would buy again 90%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews found online.

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.

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.