Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17 102H Highway All-Season Tire HT276
💡 Is the Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17 a Good Tire?
The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17 is an all-season highway tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers balanced dry and wet traction with reliable highway stability thanks to its optimized tread pattern and all-season compound formulation. Ride comfort is above average with notably quiet operation at highway speeds, while tread life is competitive for its category. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 55 consumer surveys, it offers solid year-round performance but lacks the winter traction of dedicated cold-weather tires. This tire excels for daily commuting and long-distance highway driving where comfort and durability are priorities. Currently priced from $177.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17 is an all-season highway tire, designed for pickup, SUV, crossover and full-sized van drivers who prioritize dependable year-round traction and quiet comfort in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced performance across dry, wet and light snow conditions while emphasizing noise reduction and even wear characteristics.
The tire features an optimized symmetric tread design with wide interconnected circumferential grooves for water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance. Wave-shaped lateral sipes are integrated into robust tread blocks to create stable biting edges for wet and wintry traction, while smooth curved shoulder grooves help trap airborne noise for a quieter ride. Driver feedback points to strong dry handling and excellent treadwear characteristics, with good wet performance and comfort levels that make it well-suited for both daily commuting and longer trips.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for light trucks and SUVs used primarily for highway driving and daily transportation in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Sumitomo Encounter HT2 225/65R17 🛣️ Highway all-season | $177.99 | ⭐ Excellent (55 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $125 | ⭐ N/A (43 reviews) | Daily commuting in crossovers and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $140.96 | ⭐ Excellent (399 reviews) | SUV and crossover winter driving in snow-prone regions | ❄️ Winter |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $144.51 | ⭐ Good (78 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in SUVs and light trucks | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $170.11 | ⭐ Good (258 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in SUVs and pickups | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A solid pick for highway drivers seeking reliable all-season traction and long treadlife in a quiet-riding tire. Performance in heavy snow and wet conditions lags behind premium competitors."
