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Sumitomo WT200

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Sumitomo WT200 is an economy Central European winter tire with long wet stopping distances in both independent braking comparisons. Its single snow-braking result was also near the bottom of the group reaching that stage.

The quick answer

Owners say 34% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 34th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P37 of 51 · 2025 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated June 2026.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 30,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 40sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Sumitomo WT200

6.5/10

Better than 38% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 2 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2023-2025 38% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 38% 6.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 47% 33% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 15% 26% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 37% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 71% of the test figure. The other 29% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P37 / 51
  2. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P31 / 54
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Sumitomo WT200 averages a finish of 34th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
34th Average
31st Best
37th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P37 / 51
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P31 / 54
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range35 sizes available

155-235Width40-70Profile13-18Rim75-108 T-VLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 35 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/55 R16185/65 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Sumitomo WT200 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Sumitomo WT200 stops 12.3% longer than premium rivals, 5.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 47/100, and owners rate it 2.5/10 in the wet from 2 reviews.
How good is the Sumitomo WT200 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Sumitomo WT200 stops 7.6% longer than premium rivals, 5.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 15/100, and owners rate it 4/10 in the snow from 2 reviews.
What is the Sumitomo WT200's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Sumitomo WT200 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Sumitomo WT200 come in?
The Sumitomo WT200 is available in 40 sizes, ranging from 155-235/40-70 R13-18.
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Sumitomo WT200 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 34%
  • Comfort 65%
  • Road Feedback 45%
  • Snow Grip 40%
  • Handling 35%
  • Wear 30%
  • Dry Grip 25%
  • Wet Grip 25%

All 2 Sumitomo WT200 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
41%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • Dacia
  • 185/65 R16
  • 20,000 miles
B
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 7
Helpful 60
28%
Member
Initial Impressions
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 2
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 1
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