The Encounter HT2 is Sumitomo's tire for drivers of pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and full-sized vans seeking reliable traction throughout the year, while also desiring a smooth and quiet ride. This tire is specially designed to meet the needs of daily commuting as well as long-distance trips. It is engineered to provide excellent traction in dry, wet, and wintry driving conditions, including light snow. The tire's all-season compound is molded into a well-optimized and symmetric tread pattern, allowing for easy rotation options, even tread wear, and stable handling on dry roads. The smooth and curved shoulder grooves effectively capture airborne noise within the tire's pattern, resulting in a quiet and comfortable ride. The wide and interconnected circumferential grooves aid in channeling water away from the tire's surface, boosting resistance to hydroplaning and providing confidence during inclement weather. Additionally, the wave-shaped lateral sipes integrated into the sturdy tread blocks create stable and gripping edges, ensuring traction on wet and wintry roads. The internal construction of the Encounter HT2 features a durable two-ply polyester casing with a reinforced bead apex, enhancing durability and control in high-load situations. To provide high-speed stability, the tire is equipped with high-strength twin steel belts, which are further protected by a jointless polyamide cap ply that spans the entire width of the tire.

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