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Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
  • Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
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The HTR Enhance LX2 is Sumitomo's Standard Touring All-Season tire designed for the drivers of coupes, family sedans and small crossovers and was developed to combine responsive handling and long life with all-season traction, even in light snow.

A high-silica, super microparticulate carbon compound enhances both strength and flexibility for improvements in wear and wet traction, while the asymmetric tread pattern focuses on all-season performance and reliable handling even as the tire wears. Optimized groove depth and even pressure distribution throughout the contact patch help prevent irregular wear, improving the usable life. The compound's high silica content enhances grip in wet conditions, while the straight, circumferential grooves and wide, lateral notches evacuate water from the contact patch for hydroplaning resistance. An increased number of sipes in the tread pattern create more biting edges for traction in snow and on ice, and utilizing 3D zigzag sipes helps retain tread block rigidity for handling, while cross-designed chamfers retain snow in the tread for snow-to-snow traction.

The internal construction of the HTR Enhance LX2 consists of a 2-ply polyester casing beneath two wide, high-rigidity steel belts. A spirally wound, nylon reinforcement enhances high-speed stability, and the high modulus bead insert improves steering response.

Tire Rack Test Results Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2

The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2025 Test 2 (28:11)

For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!

Ratings Charts & Reviews Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2

Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX2
Good
93%
2.6M
8.3 - Good
8.7 - Excellent
8.7 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.7 Wet Traction
9.1 - Excellent
9.0 Corner Stability
9.2 Dry Traction
9.1 Steering Response
7.6 - Good
8.1 Light Snow Traction
7.5 Deep Snow Traction
7.2 Ice Traction
8.5 - Good
8.7 Ride Quality
8.4 Noise
8.6 - Excellent

Customers Say

Owners report excellent comfort with a smooth, quiet ride and strong treadwear longevity, scoring consistently in the 7-10 range. Winter traction receives praise for reliable light snow performance (scores 7-9), though some note reduced confidence on ice or in deeper snow. Wet traction is consistently rated 7-10, with secure grip and effective hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction stands out as a highlight, earning frequent 9-10 scores for responsive handling and stability. Customers emphasize its balanced all-season performance, with many highlighting its value for daily driving comfort and dependable year-round capability.

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181 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 166 positive
  • 15 negative

Most customers give high scores (8-10) for wet traction, praising confident grip and stability in rain. A few note slightly reduced performance in heavy downpours. Hydroplaning resistance also earns strong ratings, with many 9s and 10s.

March 08, 2025 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Quiet, smooth and amazing wet weather traction...

These are excellent tires. Quiet, smooth and amazing wet weather traction. Would purchase again for sure.

Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DILLSBURG, PA
Driving Style: Easy Going
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May 01, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...exceptional grip on wet roads - have not hydroplaned in deep standing and heavy rainfall...

I replaced a set of Toyo Open Country that cost $400 each, with these tires and found them to have a smooth ride, exceptional grip on wet roads - have not hydroplaned in deep standing and heavy rainfall, and quiet ride for about half the price. I have gravel roads as well as paved roads with several different driving conditions at times in the same week and hands down, these tires have out preformed the Toyo tires when they were new. As I've only driven 1,000 miles on these I can't tell how long the tread will last but they still look new and handle the as they did when mounted.

Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PRO-4X
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: STILWELL, OK
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 28, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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These tires handle well and do a good job in the wet...

These tires are on my wife’s car, although I do drive it often. These tires handle well and do a good job in the wet. We live in central Texas with a moderate climate, haven’t seen any measurable snow in the 17 years we’ve been here. The tires are UHP summer rubber, probably overkill for this underpowered car, I got them mainly for price although they have surprised me ... my only real issue is that they get really stiff in cold weather and it takes a few miles to loosen them up. I don’t know how they’d be on my Miata, but for the 2 they are excellent...

Vehicle: 2012 Mazda Mazda2
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LAGO VISTA, TX
Driving Style: Average
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70 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 57 positive
  • 13 negative

Customers praise snow traction with many 9s and 10s, noting reliable performance. Ice and deep snow traction show mixed results-scores 7-8 indicate decent capability, but lower ratings (3-5) highlight challenges in severe conditions. Most agree it handles light winter well, though some report reduced grip on ice.

204 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 198 positive
  • 6 negative

Most customers give high scores of 9s and 10s for dry traction, praising responsive handling and confident grip. Some rate between 7-8, noting reliable performance in all-season conditions.

November 01, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Also, just yesterday, I had to get away from somebody that wanted my lane more than I did. I had to do an instant 70 mph lane change and these tires performed beautifully.

I mount and balance my own tires. I lined up the dot with the valve stem and these needed almost no weight to balance. I probably could've just left them as mounted with no weights added at all. I've had to use more weight to balance a motorcycle tire in the past. Also, just yesterday, I had to get away from somebody that wanted my lane more than I did. I had to do an instant 70 mph lane change and these tires performed beautifully.

Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: GAINESVILLE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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September 26, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

2.4 out of 5 Star Rating
2.4 out of 5

...They are very good on dry roads...

A lot of spinning out on wet roads when starting out. Tread feels very hard which is probably why. They are very good on dry roads, but would not purchase again.

Vehicle: 2010 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Driving Style: Average
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201 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 181 positive
  • 20 negative

Customers praise ride comfort and low noise levels, with most scoring 9s and 10s. Some note occasional road noise (scores 5-6).

December 02, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...I'm well satisfied with ware, comfort, and price...

I bought these tires based on reviews and price on your site. I only ordered 2 for the front of my vehicle. The Sumitomo appeared the best bang for the buck. It's been a year, need to order 2 more for the front and roll these to the back. I'm well satisfied with ware, comfort, and price.
Thank you for helping keep prices down. Just my opinion, but our economy is in the tank and any savings is a blessing...

Vehicle: 2003 Acura MDX
Miles Driven on Tires: 16,211
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NEW BERN, NC
Driving Style: Easy Going
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March 19, 2025 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Immediately noticed improvement in ride quality and improvement in road noise over OEM tires...

Way better than expected. Immediately noticed improvement in ride quality and road noise over OEM tires. Very happy with them, would recommend and would buy again.

Vehicle: 2019 Ford EcoSport FWD Titanium
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RICHLANDS, NC
Driving Style: Average
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September 01, 2021 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Tread wear,traction, ride comfort, and nosie level are superior...

Excellent tire. Tread wear,traction, ride comfort, and nosie level are superior. I hope this tire is still available when I'm ready for another set.

Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model 3
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: CULPEPER, VA
Driving Style: Average
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141 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 126 positive
  • 15 negative

Customers praise treadwear with many scoring 9s and 10s. A few note lower durability, scoring 0-6.

August 25, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

This tire is slightly larger and has a stiffer sidewall than the oem tire size but it has vastly improved the cars handling and has been significantly better on tread wear...

This tire is slightly larger and has a stiffer sidewall than the oem tire size but it has vastly improved the cars handling and has been significantly better on tread wear. They leave a bit left to be desired in wet conditions but just take it easy and it’s fine. They perform about as good as you can expect an all season to perform in the snow but they aren’t hopeless if you have experience in wintry conditions. I haven’t exactly been easy on these tires and they’ve held up really well. Pleasantly surprised

Vehicle: 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback LE
Miles Driven on Tires: 35,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: WOODBURY, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 12, 2025 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...Tread wear lower than I would have expected at this point...

Tires have held up well in first year. Tread wear lower than I would have expected at this point. Good value.

Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Prius v Four
Miles Driven on Tires: 9,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Driving Style: Average
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October 28, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

These are wearing so much better than the Firestone Champions I had on here previously. The tread life is lasting much longer...

These are wearing so much better than the Firestone Champions I had on here previously. The tread life is lasting much longer. These tires are great, I highly recommend them, and if I need new tires again for this van these are the tires I’ll be getting.

Vehicle: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEAGUE CITY, TX
Driving Style: Average
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For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!

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