Think they are worth the money would definitely buy them again and knowing they are made by the same factory as Dunlop shows
Sumitomo Tires
Economy brand
Part of Sumitomo Rubber
19 current Sumitomo tires, ranked using 8 independent tire tests and 64 owner reviews covering 714,640 miles of driving.
- 19current tires
- 8professional tests
- 64owner reviews
- 714,640 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | 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' favorite | Sumitomo HTR Z III 7.9 | 83% from 14 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Sumitomo Encounter AT2 | #23 / 30 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite 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 Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Snow Test | Encounter AT2 | #23 / 30 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test | Encounter AT2 | #5 / 9 |
| 2025 | 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | WT200 | #37 / 51 |
| 2025 | 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test | HTR Z5 | #9 / 10 |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | BC100 | #37 / 55 |
| 2023 | 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test | WT200 | #31 / 54 |
| 2023 | 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview | HTR Z5 | #27 / 50 |
| 2019 | 2019 Mid Range Tire Test | BC100 | #7 / 8 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires 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 19 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 12
| # | Tire | 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 Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo HTR AS P01
Replaced by Sumitomo HTR AS P02
|
High Performance | - | 76% | 4 |
| 2 |
Sumitomo HTR Enhance LX
|
Premium Touring | - | - | - |
Winter Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo WT200
|
Touring | 6.5 | 34% | 2 |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo HTR Sport HP
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 3
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sumitomo Encounter AT2
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | 8.4 | - | - |
| 2 |
Sumitomo HTR AS P02
|
High Performance | - | 67% | 2 |
| 3 |
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Replaced by Sumitomo Encounter AT2
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
What drivers say about Sumitomo tires
Across 64 owner reviews and 714,640 miles of driving, Sumitomo tires 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 tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
These tires 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 tires 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 tires 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 tired and might need to drop the width to 195/45R17 for the next set otherwise I'm looking to fit semi slick track tires 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 tired and might need to drop the width to 195/45R17 for the next set otherwise I'm looking to fit semi slick track tires 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 tires 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 tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires 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.
| Tire | 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 P02 | 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 | 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 | - | - | - |
7 more Sumitomo tires have no reviews yet
Encounter AT, HTR Enhance LX, HTR Sport HP, HTR Z II, Tour Plus LSH, Tour Plus LX, Touring LS
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