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Sumitomo Encounter HT

Light Truck / SUV - Highway All-Season
Type: / All Season
What people think:
Dry Performance Treadwear Snow/Ice Performance Comfort Handling Wet Performance
What we think:
DURABILITY SUV MILEAGE HANDLING ALL-SEASON STABILITY TRACTION
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Popularity of the model 32:
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Key Facts

  • Year Released: 2016
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Central & South America, East Asia, Middle East
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Sumitomo Encounter HT. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

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– The drivers appreciated the very good quality and the great price.
5
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– The car owners said that they loved the unsurpassed blend of dry and wet street traction and handling provided by this tire.
4
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– Some buyers mentioned the fact that these tires ensure confident snow and ice handling.
8
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– The tire offered a comfortable and quiet ride, according to the reviewers.
4
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– A few users mentioned that the tires were wearing well and were miles ahead of the competition.
2

Reasons not to buy

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– One driver complained that these tires were difficult to balance.
1
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– Some users were disgruntled by the noise that was produced by the tire.
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Description

The Encounter HT combines outstanding dry pavement handling with surefooted wet-traction performance, for confident, on-road adventures no matter the weather. With a sturdy five-rib design and durable construction, the Encounter HT tackles both the daily commute and the open road with strength, style and stability. Add in the extended mileage tread compound and best in-class warranty protection and you'll quickly see that the Encounter HT is the smart choice for any endeavor.

  • Full-width, jointless-nylon overlay plies secure belts and optimize stability
  • Reinforced twin steel belts optimize durability and carcass strength
  • High-tension casing ply provides enhanced tread stability
  • 3-Ply sidewall for LT sizes
  • Solid bead apex supports increased loaded conditions

Sumitomo Encounter HT Latest News

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Sumitomo Encounter HT Latest Reviews

24 December, 2019 13:08 by Gregory Wells
4
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance 
I've had these tires for 9 months and I'm pleased so far. They provide very good grip on dry roads. The tires handle quite good. But they become dangerous in the wet because of long wet stopping performance. So, if you live in the dry area these tires are for you!
What is bad?
Wet Performance 
















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Detailed Information




Type and Size




Tire Model



Sumitomo / Encounter HT







Car Type











Season


All Season







Rim Diameter




16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
"








Width




215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275
mm








Aspect Ratio




55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 85
%








Construction




Radial










Special Features




Runflat




No








Mud and Snow




No








Extra Load




Optional










Speed and Load




Speed Index





H (max 130 mph) ... T (max 118 mph)








Load Index (max load for a tire)





 

































Sumitomo / Encounter HT Sizes & Specifications


























Rim
Model
Size
Index
Features

Price






R16
215/70 R16 100T
215/70 R16
100T








R16
215/70 R16 100T
215/70 R16
100T







R16
225/70 R16 103T
225/70 R16
103T








R16
225/70 R16 103T
225/70 R16
103T







R16
225/75 R16 108T XL
225/75 R16
108T
XL







R16
225/75 R16 108T XL
225/75 R16
108T
XL






R16
225/75 R16 112T
225/75 R16
112T








R16
225/75 R16 115/112T
225/75 R16
115/112T







R16
235/70 R16 106T
235/70 R16
106T








R16
235/70 R16 106T
235/70 R16
106T







R16
235/75 R16 112T XL
235/75 R16
112T
XL







R16
235/75 R16 112T XL
235/75 R16
112T
XL






R16
235/85 R16 116S
235/85 R16
116S








R16
235/85 R16 120/116S
235/85 R16
120/116S







R16
245/70 R16 107T
245/70 R16
107T








R16
245/70 R16 107T
245/70 R16
107T







R16
245/75 R16 111T
245/75 R16
111T








R16
245/75 R16 111T
245/75 R16
111T







R16
245/75 R16 116S
245/75 R16
116S








R16
245/75 R16 120/116S
245/75 R16
120/116S







R16
255/70 R16 111T
255/70 R16
111T








R16
255/70 R16 111T
255/70 R16
111T







R16
265/70 R16 112T
265/70 R16
112T








R16
265/70 R16 112T
265/70 R16
112T







R16
265/75 R16 116T
265/75 R16
116T








R16
265/75 R16 116T
265/75 R16
116T







R16
265/75 R16 120S
265/75 R16
120S








R16
265/75 R16 123/120S
265/75 R16
123/120S







R17
225/65 R17 102H
225/65 R17
102H








R17
225/65 R17 102H
225/65 R17
102H







R17
235/65 R17 104T
235/65 R17
104T








R17
235/65 R17 104T
235/65 R17
104T







R17
235/70 R17 108T XL
235/70 R17
108T
XL







R17
235/70 R17 108T XL
235/70 R17
108T
XL






R17
245/65 R17 107T
245/65 R17
107T








R17
245/65 R17 107T
245/65 R17
107T







R17
245/70 R17 110T
245/70 R17
110T








R17
245/70 R17 110T
245/70 R17
110T







R17
265/65 R17 112T
265/65 R17
112T







R17
265/70 R17 115T
265/70 R17
115T








R17
265/70 R17 115T
265/70 R17
115T







R17
265/70 R17 118T
265/70 R17
118T








R17
265/70 R17 121/118T
265/70 R17
121/118T







R18
235/60 R18 107H XL
235/60 R18
107H
XL






R18
235/65 R18 106H
235/65 R18
106H








R18
235/65 R18 106H
235/65 R18
106H







R18
245/60 R18 105H
245/60 R18
105H








R18
245/60 R18 105H
245/60 R18
105H







R18
255/65 R18 111H
255/65 R18
111H








R18
255/65 R18 111H
255/65 R18
111H







R18
255/70 R18 113T
255/70 R18
113T








R18
255/70 R18 113T
255/70 R18
113T







R18
265/60 R18 110H
265/60 R18
110H







R18
265/65 R18 114H
265/65 R18
114H








R18
265/65 R18 114H
265/65 R18
114H







R18
265/70 R18 116T
265/70 R18
116T








R18
265/70 R18 116T
265/70 R18
116T







R18
275/65 R18 116H
275/65 R18
116H








R18
275/65 R18 116H
275/65 R18
116H







R18
275/65 R18 123/120T
275/65 R18
123/120T







R19
255/60 R19 109H
255/60 R19
109H








R19
255/60 R19 109H
255/60 R19
109H







R20
275/55 R20 117H XL
275/55 R20
117H
XL







R20
275/55 R20 117H XL
275/55 R20
117H
XL






R20
275/60 R20 115H
275/60 R20
115H








R20
275/60 R20 115H
275/60 R20
115H







R20
275/65 R20 123T
275/65 R20
123T








R20
275/65 R20 126/123T
275/65 R20
126/123T














































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24 December, 2019 13:08 by Gregory Wells






4







More than 6 months







City / Highway






 Recommend








What is good?





Dry Performance





I've had these tires for 9 months and I'm pleased so far. They provide very good grip on dry roads. The tires handle quite good. But they become dangerous in the wet because of long wet stopping performance. So, if you live in the dry area these tires are for you!






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Wet Performance














































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