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Sumitomo Encounter HT

All Season Light Truck tire

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Starting at $132.99

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  • SimpleScore™

    Our proprietary rating system
    for the modern tire buyer.

    7.6

    Good

    Score breakdown:

    8.0

    Long lasting

    Great

    8.0

    Handling

    Good

    7.7

    Traction

    Good

    Great Mileage Warranty

    60k

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81 Reviews

43 on SimpleTire38 from Google Shopping

4.4

overall rating

86%

Would you buy again?

Review breakdown

  • 49 out of 100
  • 21 out of 100
  • 3 out of 100
  • 3 out of 100
  • 5 out of 100

Review summary

AI-generated from verified customer reviews.
The Sumitomo Encounter HT tires generally receive positive reviews for their performance, comfort, and value.
The Sumitomo Encounter HT tires appear to be a popular choice for those seeking a balance of performance and affordability. They perform well in various conditions and offer a comfortable ride, especially for truck and SUV owners. While there are some isolated reports of issues, the majority of users are satisfied with their purchase and would recommend these tires.

Scorecard

Dry

4.6

Wet

4.5

Winter

4.2

Comfort

4.4

Noise

4.4

Treadwear

4.8

43 SimpleTire reviews

Jared
4.5
GMC Acadia 2015 SLE
Verified Customer
Nov 6, 2024

4.5 Star

I have not tested these on icy roads yet. Very comfortable for road travel. Tread ware never gets a 5 due to travelling on gravel roads.

KK
4
Ford F-350 Super Duty 2001 XLT 4x4 (DRW)
Verified Customer
Feb 26, 2024

Tires=good. SimpleTire tire age policy=bad.

I haven't mounted the tires yet, as the tires I received were almost 3 years old!!! So this review is mainly about the age of the tires I received and the SimpleTire tire age policy, instead of the tires themselves. Very disappointed in the age of the tires I received. All other tires I have bought from SimpleTire, and all other online tire places, have been very fresh tires...some within weeks of manufacture. I realize SimpleTires policy is to ship tires that are less than 4 years old, but the tires I received are almost 3 years old already (DOT code 2921...29th week of 2021). I chatted with customer service about my concerns and the only thing I got from them was the canned answers of their policy is to ship tires that are less than 4 years old and that I could return them, but they can't guarantee any tires I receive will have a more recent manufacture date. I asked about a partial refund, because of the age of the tires, but they refused and just reiterated I could return the tires (for a $20 shipping fee per tire). These tires will go on a truck that doesn't get driven much (less than 5K a year), so the tires will dry rot/crack and be unusable (safety issue) long before I wear them out. And based on my last tires, is about 6 years (even though I kept the tires covered and sprayed with 303 Protectant when not in use). The tires themselves look like good tires, as far as the tread pattern, tread depth, and treadwear (60K, supposedly). Hopefully, I can get more than 3-4 years out of the tires before they dry out, crack and become a safety issue (or worst case blow out and damage my vehicle and/or cause an accident). I guess I'll see. Strictly based on the age of the tires I received, I would not buy these tires again. If I could get newer/fresher tires, I would buy again.

LLOYD
5
Ford F-150 2005 XL 4x2
Verified Customer
Jul 22, 2023

THIS IS MY SECOND SET I GOT 83,000 MILES ON FIRST

THIS IS MY SECOND SET. I GOT 83000 ON MY FIRST SET. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE HIGHLY TIRES.

Herb
4.5
Toyota RAV4 2015 xle
Verified Customer
Feb 26, 2023

Great tires the encounter HT

Bought these tires roughly 5 or 6 years ago and they're still on my car today have about 40,000 miles on them they wear really good. I live in Pennsylvania and they worked well in all weather. The only thing negative I can say about them is when I bought them they had an order to them that lasted for a week or two. Which wasn't a big deal. This is just if I had a nitpick. They're great tires and I would buy them again

John
5
Verified Customer
Feb 2, 2023

Great tires

2014 Ram 1500 Bighorn with 130,000 miles just about to replace my second set of Sumitomo HT 275/60/20 no complaints. My service writer at the dealer is pushing Michelin, not gonna have it. I live in South Florida and have yet to have an issue. Take a lot of trips to the Keys, they are quiet on I-95

F.
5
RAM 1500 2014 Express
Verified Customer
Aug 28, 2022

Confident with purchase

So far so good. Have driven through monsoon rain at highway speeds and not a wobble. Ride is quite. Cornering is confident. Happy with the purchase at this point.

Logan
5
Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 1992 4x4 (GVWR 8600)
Verified Customer
Jun 19, 2022

Very nice tires i live in alaska always wet or icy these handle very good on ice almost as good as blizzak tires which is crazy on my 97 f250 they held up one wreck in the persons truck i got em from and then in one my wrecks and now on my new 1992 7.3 f250 and have ran over glass countless times and over 6,000 miles on em and they still look as new as the came from the store

Andy
4.5
Verified Customer
Dec 1, 2020

Idk why the discounts ???? The Tires are $158 the same price thay been everywhere else juat inflated the price to make it look like a real discount if you gonna discount doit for real dont bullshit

Jason
4.5
Verified Customer
Sep 17, 2020

I've been very pleased with these tires on my Ram 1500. Treadwear is awesome, quiet. Would purchase again if available.

James
4.5
Verified Customer
Aug 29, 2020

I am very well satisfied with these tires. I had them installed on my 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500. The price was incredible and shipping and installation went without a hitch. I am retired and don't drive that many miles but I use my truck to run errands, haul anything from wood to broken concrete and tow my 21' boat down the highway. Since I live in South Louisiana I can't rate the tires on winter traction but have had no problems in wet or dry conditions with or without my boat behind me. When it is time to replace these tires I will shop for them at Simple Tire again.

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Get technical:

An all-season tire, the Encounter HT is commonly used on light trucks and SUVs thanks to its all-season drivability and 60,000 mile limited tread life warranty.



Features & Benefits

  • All-season tread
  • Black sidewall
  • 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for Metric and LT Sizes
  • Built with a non-directional, five rib tread pattern that improves stability and fights off irregular wear

Drivers who frequently commute on the highway need a tire that's able to withstand the wear and tear of many miles. Fortunately, the Encounter HT was built with these drivers in mind. Designed with a special rubber compound that allows for a longer lifespan, the Encounter HT also provides drivers with improved traction on wet roads and outstanding handling on dry pavement. Offering drivers a smooth, stable ride with low road noise, the Encounter HT is commonly used by drivers of CUVs, SUVs, light trucks, and vans.

Sumitomo
Category
Mileage Warranty
60 k
Load Index
1764 lbs (100)
Max Speed
118 MPH (T)
Load Range
Standard (SL)
Sidewall
Blackwall
UTQG
600AB
Wet Traction
A
Tread Depth
11/32nds
Inflation Pressure
44 PSI
Part Number
EHT12
Tread Design
Symmetrical
Tire Weight
27.6 lbs
Section Width
8.7"
Rim Range
5.5-7.0"
Overall Diameter
27.91"
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