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Hankook OPTIMO K715

The Hankook OPTIMO K715 is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 6 owner reviews 50% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P4 of 15 · 2011 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 117,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 18sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Hankook OPTIMO K715

7.2/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 6 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 69% 53% 29%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 71%
Combined 46% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 29% of this score. The other 71% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2011 2011 European Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14 ADAC · 175/65 r14 P4 / 15 Placing only
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
4th Best
4th Worst
Every independent test of the Hankook OPTIMO K715, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20112011 European Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14ADAC · 175/65 r14P4 / 15
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range14 sizes available

135-185Width60-80Profile13-15Rim66-91 R-HLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 14 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-70dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hankook OPTIMO K715's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Hankook OPTIMO K715 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook OPTIMO K715?
Owners rate the Hankook OPTIMO K715 8.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Hankook OPTIMO K715 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Hankook OPTIMO K715 5.8 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 21,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Hankook OPTIMO K715 again?
50% of owners say they would buy the Hankook OPTIMO K715 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Hankook OPTIMO K715 come in?
The Hankook OPTIMO K715 is available in 18 sizes, ranging from 135-185/60-80 R13-15.
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Hankook OPTIMO K715 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 6 owner ratings the Hankook OPTIMO K715 averages 69%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.8. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 60% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Comfort 82%
  • Dry Grip 77%
  • Wet Grip 68%
  • Road Feedback 68%
  • Handling 58%
  • Wear 58%

All 5 Hankook OPTIMO K715 reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
70%
Member
Oem tire for my fiesta. Good grip on wet and dry. But wear is poor.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 660
59%
Member
OEM tires on hyundai getz. Nice dry and wet grip and surprisingly they have some snow grip too (perhaps an all season tire?) but after 4 years of usage (or lets say neglect, as the car wasn't used much), cracks appeared between the points where the sidewalls connect to the upper thread (dont know how to describe it, I hope that's understandable). Perhaps due to low pressure, I don't know. I wouldn't buy these again even if that may not be the tire's fault. I have never seen this happening before.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 631
86%
Member
  • Hyundai I10
  • 165/60 R14 T
  • 23,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
This is a good tire which lasted over 22000 miles on the front of my i10. Grip in wet and dry are both very good for this type of tire. Also not bad in snow for a summer tire but a winter tire is much safer way to go in snow.
I have indicated in the review that I would buy again. The front tires having lasted over 22000 miles have now been moved to the back and should last several thousand miles more. However I have been looking at replacement tires and on performance, efficiency and price I have just ordered a couple more Hankook Optimo K715 tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 675

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83%
Member
Quality at mid price
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 575
54%
Member
  • Kia Motors
  • 165/60 R14 H
  • 37,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
These tires perform not to well even thou i drive them in a compact car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 546
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