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Sumitomo Tyres
Economy brand
Part of Sumitomo Rubber
23 current Sumitomo tyres, ranked using 8 independent tyre tests and 64 owner reviews covering 714,640 miles of driving.
- 23current tyres
- 8professional tests
- 64owner reviews
- 714,640 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tyre | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Sumitomo HTR Z III 7.9 | TR Score 7.9 / 10 limited data so far |
| All Season | Sumitomo Encounter AT2 8.4 | TR Score 8.4 / 10 limited data so far |
| Winter | Sumitomo WT200 6.5 | TR Score 6.5 / 10 medium confidence score |
| Owners' favourite | Sumitomo HTR Z III 7.9 | 83% from 14 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Sumitomo Encounter AT2 | #23 / 30 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test |
| Newest arrival | Sumitomo Encounter AT2 8.4 | On the market since 2025 |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tyres; the owners' favourite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Sumitomo test record
Sumitomo has entered 8 independent comparison tests indexed on Tyre Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tyre | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | Encounter AT2 | #23 / 30 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test | Encounter AT2 | #5 / 9 |
| 2025 | 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | WT200 | #37 / 51 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | HTR Z5 | #9 / 10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | BC100 | #37 / 55 |
| 2023 | 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test | WT200 | #31 / 54 |
| 2023 | 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | HTR Z5 | #27 / 50 |
| 2019 | 2019 Mid Range Tyre Test | BC100 | #7 / 8 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tyre. Tests that rank tyres within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Sumitomo →
The current Sumitomo range, ranked
The highest scoring Sumitomo you can buy today is the Sumitomo Encounter AT2, with a TR Score of 8.4 out of 10. 6 of the 23 current tyres have earned a score.
Summer Tyres 12
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo HTR Z III
|
Ultra High Performance | 7.9 | 83% | 14 |
| 2 |
Sumitomo HTR Z5
|
Ultra High Performance | 7.7 | 82% | 8 |
| 3 |
Sumitomo BC100
|
Touring | 6.3 | 70% | 19 |
| 4 |
Sumitomo Tour Plus LSW
|
Touring | 6.1 | 39% | 7 |
| 5 |
Sumitomo HTR Z
|
Ultra High Performance | - | 68% | 4 |
| 6 |
Sumitomo Tour Plus LST
|
Touring | - | 42% | 2 |
| 7 |
Sumitomo HTR T4
|
Touring | - | 61% | 1 |
| 8 |
Sumitomo Tour Plus LSV
|
Touring | - | 10% | 1 |
| 9 |
Sumitomo HTR Z II
|
Ultra High Performance | - | - | - |
| 10 |
Sumitomo Touring LS
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 11 |
Sumitomo Tour Plus LSH
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 12 |
Sumitomo Tour Plus LX
|
Touring | - | - | - |
All Season Tyres 3
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo HTR AS P01
Replaced by Sumitomo HTR AS P03
|
High Performance | - | 76% | 4 |
| 2 |
Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
| 3 |
Sumitomo HTR AS P03
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
Winter Tyres 2
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo WT200
|
Touring | 6.5 | 34% | 2 |
| 2 | Sumitomo Ice Edge | Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tyres 1
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo HTR Sport HP
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tyres 5
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo Encounter AT2
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | 8.4 | - | - |
| 2 |
Sumitomo HTR AS P02
Replaced by Sumitomo HTR AS P03
|
High Performance | - | 67% | 2 |
| 3 |
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Replaced by Sumitomo Encounter AT2
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
| 4 |
Sumitomo Encounter HT2
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
| 5 |
Sumitomo HTR Enhance CX2
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tyres link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
New Sumitomo tyres
The newest arrival in the range is the Sumitomo Encounter AT2. 1 tyres have joined in the last two years:
| Tyre | Season | On the market since | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Encounter AT2 | All Season | 2025 | 8.4 |
New tyres take time to earn a TR Score - tests have to be run and owner reviews have to arrive. A missing score is a data gap, not a verdict.
What drivers say about Sumitomo tyres
Across 64 owner reviews and 714,640 miles of driving, Sumitomo tyres average 68% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 7.5/10
- Wet Grip 6.8/10
- Road Feedback 7/10
- Handling 6.6/10
- Wear 6.7/10
- Comfort 6.9/10
- Buy again 6.4/10
- Snow Grip 5.5/10
- Ice Grip 3/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tyre of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tyres.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
These tyres have survived 2 trips across Europe to the Nurburgring, then completed wet and dry laps at pace! Plus daily use over a period of 12 months. Tread wear is an even 5-6mm across all 4 tyres at 11k miles. Fairly impressive due to the low price point! Not recommended for track use, but will definitely stand up to some abuse.
Picked up these tyres fitted to wheels second hand 205/40R17 direct replacement for my 195/50R16 set up on my Fiat 500 twin air S
Initially they felt good a little more of a harder ride and direction change improved, however when pushing hard into corners they understeer and when lifting to correct they transition to lift off over steer, very unpredictable and as such I'm looking to replace them as they wear out however they have only covered a few miles and based upon the hardness of the compound I think this is going to be quite a while, I'm not sure it they will improve as things go but give me way less confidence in the car when pressing on way worse than the 16" set up maybe the car is now over tyred and might need to drop the width to 195/45R17 for the next set otherwise I'm looking to fit semi slick track tyres as dry cornering is a priority for me I'm not really interested in high mileage but do need to bring back cornering confidence which was this cars forte
Initially they felt good a little more of a harder ride and direction change improved, however when pushing hard into corners they understeer and when lifting to correct they transition to lift off over steer, very unpredictable and as such I'm looking to replace them as they wear out however they have only covered a few miles and based upon the hardness of the compound I think this is going to be quite a while, I'm not sure it they will improve as things go but give me way less confidence in the car when pressing on way worse than the 16" set up maybe the car is now over tyred and might need to drop the width to 195/45R17 for the next set otherwise I'm looking to fit semi slick track tyres as dry cornering is a priority for me I'm not really interested in high mileage but do need to bring back cornering confidence which was this cars forte
One of my worst experiences is with these winter tires. They have no grip in rain or snow, I just slide around, but we hardly slow down at all. Even in dry conditions, they are one of the worst winter tires I have ever used. I have them on my company car, I would never buy them for private use, and our company avoids this brand because of complaints from others. They are not much cheaper than tires from better-known tire manufacturers, and a few euros could save lives. Everyone who has driven and used them so far has complained about them!
Please, if your life is important to you, don't buy this tire. Its only advantage is that it's comfortable.
Please, if your life is important to you, don't buy this tire. Its only advantage is that it's comfortable.
Probably more extreme use than most owners will ever see, but ran a set of these on my CTR. Completed 4 laps (with cool down in between) of the Nordschleife. This was back in April, and have ran them since! At present there is minimal wear after nearly 5k of hard driving! Purchased these mainly due to the impressively low price point, but they're definitely on a par with some of the "premium" brands. For a daily driver... highly recommended.
Having just completed a trip across Europe to the Nurburgring, then completed laps, these tyres held up extremely well. Although not designed for track use, the grip levels remained high and the wear is virtually nil. Am very impressed for the price point! If on a budget, then would recommend! 8/10.
Every Sumitomo tyre on Tyre Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX, Sumitomo BC100, Sumitomo HTR Z5.
| Tyre | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo BC100 | Summer | 6.3 | 70% | 19 | 121,600 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR Z III | Summer | 7.9 | 83% | 14 | 149,378 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR Z5 | Summer | 7.7 | 82% | 8 | 47,000 miles |
| Sumitomo Tour Plus LSW | Summer | 6.1 | 39% | 7 | 171,012 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR AS P01 Replaced by Sumitomo HTR AS P03 | All Season | - | 76% | 4 | 23,400 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR Z | Summer | - | 68% | 4 | 25,600 miles |
| Sumitomo WT200 | Winter | 6.5 | 34% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Sumitomo Tour Plus LST | Summer | - | 42% | 2 | 45,650 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR AS P02 Replaced by Sumitomo HTR AS P03 | All Season | - | 67% | 2 | 42,000 miles |
| Sumitomo HTR T4 | Summer | - | 61% | 1 | 20,000 miles |
| Sumitomo Tour Plus LSV | Summer | - | 10% | 1 | 39,000 miles |
| Sumitomo Encounter AT2 | All Season | 8.4 | - | - | - |
11 more Sumitomo tyres have no reviews yet
Encounter AT, Encounter HT2, HTR AS P03, HTR Enhance CX2, HTR Enhance LX, HTR Sport HP, HTR Z II, Ice Edge, Tour Plus LSH, Tour Plus LX, Touring LS
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Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.