For the Kia Optima in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10). The Kia Optima uses 9 tyre sizes across 4 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
#1Winter
HankookHankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
#2Winter
Michelin
#3Winter
Continental
Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 7.8 | Upper-middle | 55% |
| 2 | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | Premium | 100% |
| 3 | Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P | 9.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | Premium | 188% |
| 4 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | Premium | 155% |
| 5 | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 8.5 | Premium | 222% |
Bridgestone
GoodYear
Dunlop
Goodyear
Kleber
Michelin
Michelin
Pirelli
Michelin
BFGoodrich
Hankook
Nokian
