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Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V]

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$81.21 - $86.00

Summary: V speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has a 65,000 mile tread wear warranty.

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Type: V-speed rated tires

About - Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V]
The Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the HTR A/S P01[V] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V]

The Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V] is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the HTR A/S P01[V] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

Features & Specs - Sumitomo HTR A/S P01[V]
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	V
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	65,000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	480
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	A
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	215/60R16
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By A Train

from San Francisco, Ca

2.0

Terrible tread life

2/20/2013

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Cons

Ride comfort

Tread life

Value

Wet grip

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

The tires were shot after less then 20k miles of easy driving. One of the tires formed a bubble on the side wall after 1 day of driving. The tire shop did replace it under warranty. I rotated the tires every 7K miles as recommended, but they did not wear evenly. Very disappointed with tread life. I barely got 20k miles and they are completely wore out. Do not buy these tires.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Max314

from St. Louis

4.0

Good grip- horrid tread wear

1/7/2013

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Cons

Tread life

Wet grip

Winter traction

Best Uses

Comment:

These tires have good grip in dry; especially when road is summer warm. Good lateral grip through turns. Ride is a little rough but you feel all of the road. The tread wear is appauling. I wore the tires in 5-10k with nominal spirited bursts of driving(hard acceleration a few times a week).

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By herbray

from NYC & Ulster County, NY

5.0

Very Quiet Tire

9/26/2012

Pros

Value

Very Quiet Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

Noticeably quiet ride. My Subaru Forester really quieted down after installing these. CU didn't like the traction in snow. I haven't yet driven in snow with them; however, I suspect that I won't see a problem, since my vehicle is all-wheel-drive.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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