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Sumitomo Encounter HT2 Tires

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based on 19 customer reviews
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 19 customer reviews
overall8.5 hydroplaning resistance8.9
buy again91% cornering stability8.7
dry traction8.9 steering responsiveness8.7
wet traction9.0 ride comfort8.9
light snow traction7.5 noise level8.4
deep snow traction6.8 treadwear8.2
ice traction6.3 miles reported165,851
     8-10 = excellent        6-7 = good        4-5 = fair        1-3 = poor
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Mavis Discount Tire offers Sumitomo Encounter HT2 tires in 47 popular sizes. When replacing all 4 tires, the most popular vehicle was the Ford F-150, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Toyota Tacoma and Jeep Grand Cherokee. 144 different vehicle models in total were fitted with this tire. The average mileage when putting on the new tires was 86,103, and Winter was the most common time of year to purchase.
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Sumitomo Encounter HT2 - All Season On-Road Highway tire
  • Combines Compounds Composed of Ultra Micro Carbon Technology and Silica Based Rubber Engineering improving wet and dry traction.
  • Full-width, jointless nylon overlay plies optimize high-speed stability
  • Deep, Circumferential Center Rain Groove.
  • Reinforced twin steel belts deliver lasting durability
  • 2-ply sidewall supports increased load conditions
  • Short, Wide Tread Blocks
  • Reinforced bead apex for cornering strength and high-speed stability
  • Wide Block Shoulder Stabilizers - Strengthen shoulders for maximum dry grip and greater, more predictable, steering response for cornering control, while minimizing irregular wear.
  • Full-Width, High Density Steel Belts, Wrapped with Jointless Band Cap Ply promote stable, predictable handling, smooth ride, even treadwear and superb uniformity.
  • Smooth, curved shoulder grooves reduce road noise and vibration for a quiet, comfortable ride
  • Wave-shaped lateral sipes deliver incredible braking power on wet and dry surfaces
  • Wheel Flange Guard - Protects the wheel rim from curbing damage.
  • Optimized tread design provides improved dry handling and stability in every season
  • Wide circumferential grooves quickly channel water away from the tread for excellent wet-road grip and enhanced hydroplaning resistance
Size Sidewall Speed
Rating		 Service
Desc		 Load
Range		 UTQG
Tread		 UTQG
Traction		 UTQG
Temp
 215/70R16  BK T 100T SL 640 B
 225/55VR19  BK V 99V SL 640 A
 225/65HR17  BK H 102H SL 640 A
 225/70R16  BK T 103T SL 640 B
 LT225/75R16  BK T 115/112T E 0
 225/75R16  BK T 104T SL 640 B
 235/55HR20  BK H 102H SL 640 A
 235/45VR19 XL  BK V 99V XL 640 A
 235/55HR19  BK H 101H SL 640 A
 235/55HR18  BK H 100H SL 640 A
 235/60HR18  BK H 103H SL 640 A
 235/65HR18  BK H 106H SL 640 A
 235/65R17  BK T 104T SL 640 B
 LT235/80R17  BK S 120/117S E 0
 235/60ZR16  BK W 100W SL 380 A
 235/70R16  BK T 106T SL 640 B
 235/75R16 XL  BK T 112T XL 640 B
 LT235/85R16  BK S 120/116S E 0
 245/50HR20  BK H 102H SL 640 A
 245/60HR20  BK H 107H SL 640 A
 245/55R19  BK T 103T SL 640 B
 245/60HR18  BK H 105H SL 640 A
 245/65HR17  BK H 107H SL 640 A
 LT245/70R17  BK S 119/116S E 0
 245/70R17  BK T 110T SL 640 B
 LT245/75R17  BK R 121/118R E 0
 245/70R16  BK T 107T SL 640 B
 245/75R16  BK T 111T SL 640 B
 LT245/75R16  BK S 120/116S E 0
 255/50HR20  BK H 105H SL 640 A
 255/55HR20  BK H 107H SL 640 A
 255/60HR19  BK H 109H SL 640 A
 255/65R18  BK T 111T SL 640 B
 255/70R16  BK T 111T SL 640 B
 265/50R20  BK T 107T SL 640 B
 265/35ZR18  BK W 93W SL 380 A A
 265/60R18  BK T 110T SL 640 B
 265/65R18  BK T 114T SL 640 B
 LT265/70R18  BK S 124/121S E 0
 265/70R18  BK T 116T SL 640 B
 265/65R17  BK T 112T SL 640 B
 LT265/70R17  BK S 121/118S E 0
 265/70R17  BK T 115T SL 640 B
 265/70R16  BK T 112T SL 640 B
 LT265/75R16  BK R 123/120S E E 0
 265/75R16  BK T 116T SL 640 B
 275/45VR22 XL  BK V 112V XL 640 A
 275/50HR22  BK H 111H SL 640 A
 275/45HR20 XL  BK H 110H XL 640 A
 275/55HR20 XL  BK H 117H XL 640 A
 275/60HR20  BK H 115H SL 640 A
 LT275/65R18  BK T 123/120T E 0
 275/65R18  BK T 116T SL 640 B
 285/45HR22 XL  BK H 114H XL 640 A
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