Most customers rate Wet Traction highly with scores of 9s and 10s, praising confident grip and hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions. High scores reflect strong all-season performance.
June 09, 2023
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...They are loud when compared with others, but I find they provide excellent traction in rain and snow...
This is my second set and I refused to consider anything else. They are loud when compared with others, but I find they provide excellent traction in rain and snow, and lasted me about 60,000 miles with regular rotation
Vehicle: 2016 RAM 1500 4wd Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: AMSTON, CT
Driving Style: Spirited
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947378
May 08, 2025
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...Good tire, great traction and response on dry and wet roads...
About a thousand miles so far. Good tire, great traction and response on dry and wet roads. Low noise, but can be heard if you shut off the radio. Worth the lower price compared to American named companies.
Vehicle: 2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD RTL-T
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WATERTOWN, WI
Driving Style: Average
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March 28, 2025
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...Handling is great, no problem on light snow, never felt like hydroplaning was a risk, lateral cornering on wet on spirited driving has made the rear slip slightly but recovers quickly and never felt like actually losing control...
These tires have been on my 4Runner for over 7 years and over 60k miles, they seem to last forever. Comfort is great, noise is low, handling is great, no problem on light snow, never felt like hydroplaning was a risk, lateral cornering on wet on spirited driving has made the rear slip slightly but recovers quickly and never felt like actually losing control. For the price these tires are fantastic. I bought them because I wanted to save money and at the time felt like taking a gamble. But now that the time to replace them is approaching I am seriously considering getting another set. They are cheap compared to others, but they are definitely not low quality or low performing by any means.
Vehicle: 2014 Toyota 4Runner V6 Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FOLCROFT, PA
Driving Style: Average
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The Encounter HT2 delivers strong winter performance with most snow/deep snow scores 8-10. Ice traction holds up well (mostly 7-8), though occasional lower scores suggest variability in extreme ice conditions.
September 18, 2024
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...traction on cold icy conditions has been extremely gripping.
These tires are a perfect choice for the average commuter in an SUV type Vehical . My wife has been extremely happy, all seasons of driving have given a great testing for these tires. They have never left her stranded, and they wear beautifully. Even without studs, traction on cold icy conditions has been extremely gripping.
Vehicle: 2012 Kia Sorento LX
Miles Driven on Tires: 50,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FRANKLINVILLE, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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994054
August 16, 2024
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...I think they handle well in snow and sand w/o too much highway noise...
Been buying this tire or it's previous rev for the past 8 yrs. I think they handle well in snow and sand w/o too much highway noise. seem to last me well
Vehicle: 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4wd Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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990724
January 17, 2024
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Surprisingly competent in snow (on an AWD CRV), but no surprise that snow tires are better in heavy snow...
Surprisingly competent in snow (on an AWD CRV), but no surprise that snow tires are better in heavy snow. Good, quiet ride. They don’t squeal when you push hard on dry road. Will buy these again, and will try a set on my Sentra when it’s time for replacement.
Vehicle: 2017 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ELKVIEW, WV
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers overwhelmingly rate the Sumitomo Encounter HT2's dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions, aligning perfectly with its highway-focused all-season design.
September 25, 2024
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...This newer version tire exhibits a considerable performance improvement in both wet and dry conditions... All wet or dry, I get crisper response to steering input, more stable under cornering and controllable under braking...
I bought this set of tires to replace the earlier version of the same tire that served me well for about 50,000 miles. The previous set of tires still had legal tread depth but were getting pretty slick feeling in wet weather. This newer version tire is a exhibits a considerable performance improvement in both wet and dry conditions. That is quite a trick as I would have guessed the shallower tread depth of a worn tire would provide better dry performance. All wet or dry, I get crisper response to steering input, more stable under cornering and controllable under braking. Tread wear is not a huge issue for me if a tire works well, but these look like they will go a long way at this time.
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra 2wd Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise the Sumitomo Encounter HT2's comfort, with most ride quality scores at 9-10 and noise levels consistently 8-10. High marks highlight a smooth, quiet highway experience, aligning perfectly with its all-season design for refined daily driving. A few noise scores dip to 7, but overall performance remains impressively comfortable.
January 02, 2025
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...Comfort is great, mileage is off the chart...
In stock, received in just a few days, plus they were on sale. Water on road, they cut right thru with no hydroplaning. Light snow, my vehicle has electronic AWD. You kick it in and the front wheels dig in, the front rises, and you take off. Comfort is great, mileage is off the chart. These replaced the same tire only an earlier version. Old ones had 87,500 miles and not to wear bars, but they were 6 years old so I replaced them. For highway/city driving this tire is the best.
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier CXL AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: JESUP, IA
Driving Style: Easy Going
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February 24, 2024
These tires ride nice and the road noise is mostly quiet and definitely beats some of the other tire brands I've had on my other vehicles...
These tires are great. I first bought a set for my Durango. I was so impressed by this brand I bought a set for my Passat.
These tires ride nice and the road noise is mostly quiet and definitely beats some of the other tire brands I’ve had on my other vehicles.
Definitely worth buying. You can’t beat this price for what you get. I’ll most definitely buy this tire again when I need my next set of tires.
Vehicle: 2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: JENSEN, UT
Driving Style: Average
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November 02, 2023
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This is the second set of this tire I have used, although this appears to be a slightly different designation 'HT2'. I can see no obvious differences between the two sets...
This is the second set of this tire I have used, although this appears to be a slightly different designation "HT2". I can see no obvious differences between the two sets. I got 60,000 miles on the first set and still did not wear down to the warning bars. I highly value wet weather performance and was satisfied with the performance of the first set, so I did not seriously research an alternate selection. I appreciate the very recent date codes on the tires as I do not put as many miles on my truck as I used to, and I do not like to use tires older than 5 years for expressway speeds with sometimes heavy loads and trailer towing.
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra 2wd Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ST SIMONS, GA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Sumitomo Encounter HT2's treadwear earns excellent ratings, with most scores 9-10. Customers highlight long-lasting durability and consistent highway performance, reinforcing its reputation for reliable mileage in all-season driving conditions.
July 29, 2025
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...Have them on another vehicle and they are 9 yrs. Old. Still have plenty of tread on them...
I love these tires. Have them on another vehicle and they are 9 yrs. Old. Still have plenty of tread on them. I put this set on my truck and I will only use these tires on my vehicles.
Vehicle: 2010 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Super Crew
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: CANTON, GA
Driving Style: Average
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1026475
May 14, 2024
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...They are quiet and wear well.
Best tires I've ever had. They are quiet and wear well.
I will buy again, soon.
Vehicle: 2002 Toyota Highlander 2wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000
Driving Conditions: All Highway
Location: NEENAH, WI
Driving Style: Easy Going
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981736
August 16, 2024
have 94000 on the set and probably have enough tread to push to 100,000 but am getting ready to buy another set...
have 94000 on the set and probably have enough tread to push to 100,000 but am getting ready to buy another set...
Vehicle: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE w/Push Button Ignition
Miles Driven on Tires: 94,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEESBURG, FL
Driving Style: Average
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