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Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/65R18 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter HT2255/65R18 Tire
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based on 19 customer reviews


review overall8.5 review hydroplaning resistance8.9
review buy again91% review cornering stability8.7
review dry traction8.9 review steering responsiveness8.7
review wet traction9.0 review ride comfort8.9
review light snow traction7.5 review noise level8.4
review deep snow traction6.8 review treadwear8.2
review ice traction6.3 review miles reported165,851
     8-10 = excellent        6-7 = good        4-5 = fair        1-3 = poor

Mavis Discount Tire offers Sumitomo Encounter HT2 tires in the size 255/65R18. When replacing all 4 tires, the most popular vehicle was the Chevrolet Traverse, followed by the Ford Explorer, Gmc Acadia, Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook. 6 different vehicle models in total were fitted with this tire. The average mileage when putting on the new tires was 86,773, and Winter was the most common time of year to purchase.
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255/65R18 Blackwall T 111T SL 640 B
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 - All Season On-Road Highway tire
  • Full-width, jointless nylon overlay plies optimize high-speed stability
  • Reinforced twin steel belts deliver lasting durability
  • 2-ply sidewall supports increased load conditions
  • Reinforced bead apex for cornering strength and high-speed stability
  • 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
  • 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