Sumitomo Encounter HT2 265/75R16
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 265/75R16 E 123/120S Highway All-Season Tire HT239
About This Tire
The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 265/75R16 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 wet and dry performance, noise reduction, and stable handling characteristics.
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 biting edges for wet and light snow traction, while curved shoulder grooves help reduce road noise. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and treadwear performance, with good wet weather capability and ride comfort in daily use.
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 commuting in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Sumitomo Encounter HT2 265/75R16 🛣️ Highway all-season | $229.99 | ⭐ Excellent (55 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $126.13 | ⭐ N/A (48 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $199.8 | ⭐ Excellent (176 reviews) | SUV and light truck owners needing year-round capability | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $203.99 | ⭐ N/A (229 reviews) | Mixed on-road and off-road driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $204.03 | ⭐ Good (258 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and long-distance travel | 🌤️ All Season |
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