Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18 113T Highway All-Season Tire HT252
💡 Is the Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18 a Good Tire?
Yes — the Sumitomo 255/70R18 is an Excellent-rated all-season highway tire (55 surveys) suited for mid-size SUVs and crossovers. Delivers solid highway comfort and fuel efficiency, though snow traction is limited compared to dedicated winter tires.
Compare 255/70R18 Tires →About This Tire
The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18 is an all-season highway tire, designed for pickup, SUV, crossover and van drivers who prioritize dependable year-round traction and quiet comfort in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced wet and dry performance, noise reduction, and stable handling 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 biting edges for wet and light snow traction, while curved shoulder grooves help trap airborne noise for a quieter ride. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and treadwear performance, with good wet traction and comfort levels that support 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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These tires share the same size (255/70R18) and are sorted by expert rating for easier comparison.
| Tire | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
★Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18 🛣️ Highway all-season | ⭐ Excellent (55 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | ⭐ Excellent (477 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | ⭐ Excellent (212 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in crossovers and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | ⭐ Excellent (467 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and suburban driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | ⭐ Excellent (99 reviews) | Work truck operators accessing construction sites and rough terrain | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Designed with highway comfort in mind, this tire excels at long-distance cruising and delivers reliable all-season grip for SUV and truck drivers. The T speed rating limits performance in high-speed driving situations."
