Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/75R16
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/75R16 E 120/116S Highway All-Season Tire HT238
💡 Is the Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/75R16 a Good Tire?
The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/75R16 is an all-season highway tire designed for mid-size SUVs and crossovers. It delivers balanced dry performance and decent wet weather traction through its optimized tread compound and siping design. Ride comfort is above average with notably quiet highway operation, while tread life is competitive for its category. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 55 consumer surveys, it provides solid year-round capability but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $218.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/75R16 is an all-season highway tire, designed for pickup, SUV, crossover and van drivers who prioritize dependable year-round traction and comfortable, quiet rides in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced performance across dry, wet and light snow conditions while minimizing road noise.
The tire features an optimized symmetric tread pattern with wide interconnected circumferential grooves for water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance. Wave-shaped lateral sipes integrated into robust tread blocks create stable biting edges for wet and winter traction, while curved shoulder grooves help trap airborne noise for a quieter ride. Driver feedback points to strong dry performance and durability, with good wet traction 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 245/75R16 🛣️ Highway all-season | $218.99 | ⭐ Excellent (55 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and city driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $151.1 | ⭐ N/A | Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $166.92 | ⭐ Excellent (796 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in SUVs and light trucks | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $171.65 | ⭐ Good (110 reviews) | Mixed on-road and light off-road driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $172 | ⭐ N/A (36 reviews) | Mixed on-road and off-road driving | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"In our experience, this highway tire excels at quiet comfort and reliable all-season traction for daily commuters and light truck owners. The S speed rating limits performance for drivers who frequently exceed highway speeds."
