Sumitomo Encounter HT2 245/60R18, All Season, Highway tires.

Sumitomo Encounter HT2FEATURES AND BENEFITS All season performance; Improved controllability; Longer-lasting tread life; Comfortable driving experience; OVERVIEWThe Sumitomo Encounter HT2 is a highway terrain, all season tire made for light trucks and SUVs. This model also has some touring, passenger car sizes available. Sumitomo offers a 60,000 mile treadwear warranty with this tire. The asymmetric tread pattern and its road contact enhance overall controllability. It can also boost steering responsiveness and driving stability. The steering response time is faster and more precise to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure affecting it. At the same time, the siping detail and the tread's close road contact shorten the baking distance, by creating friction at the moment of stopping. This increases the driver's control over the vehicle, offering an excellent driving experience. The tire improves its year-round performance. The ideal tread pattern maintains road contact in dry, wet, and winter-weather conditions. The all season compound keeps the rubber flexible in different temperatures. The tread provides biting edges to enhance year-round traction. Additionally, four wide circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning, by eliminating water and slush from the footprint. These grooves offer a safe driving experience in wet situations. The model also extends its service life and usability. The ideal tread pattern can evenly distribute driving pressure along the tread area, enabling the tire to ensure even wear. On the other hand, the special compound significantly slows the tread wear rate down. This also protects the tire against irregular and premature wear formation, which leads to longer-lasting tread life. The Sumitomo Encounter HT2 also promotes a quiet and comfortable ride. The asymmetric tread pattern, with the special tread elements, reduces road and tread noise levels. The special rubber compound manages to absorb the shock of driving. This combination allows the tire to greatly lower road noise and vibrations reaching the vehicle's cabin. This enhances the passengers' enjoyable driving experience. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.