written by canuckchuck on 27/12/2007
Good Points
Good bang-for-buck for a 3-season tire. Excellent traction in rainy conditions with little to no hydro-plaining.
Bad Points
Horrible in winter on even the smallest amount of ice. Snow traction is okay but I wouldn't depend on them to get me through another winter.
General Comments
I bought the Hankook Optimo H418 as a replacement for Pirelli low-profile tires on a Ford Focus ZX5 Premium. They provide a nice, quiet ride as did my Pirelli's however they are awful in the winter. I will be switching to winter tires for the rest of the season and then putting the Hankook's back on come spring!