Tests – · none yet Owners 51 · 218 reviews
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Hankook Dynapro AT2 vs Sumitomo Encounter AT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 218 + 26 owner reviews. How we score
Encounter AT is ahead, 71–58
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 26 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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57
Dry
Encounter AT +1673Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 51 75 Dynapro AT2: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.7 = 57
Encounter AT: 60% × 71 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 73
No road tests of dry for Dynapro AT2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Encounter AT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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59
Wet
Encounter AT +1675Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 54 77 Dynapro AT2: 60% × 61.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.3 = 59
Encounter AT: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.2 = 75
No road tests of wet for Dynapro AT2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Encounter AT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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61
Snow
Encounter AT +768Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 56 66 Dynapro AT2: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 55.8 = 61
Encounter AT: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 68
No road tests of snow for Dynapro AT2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for Encounter AT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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53
Comfort
Encounter AT +1467Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 46 66 Dynapro AT2: 40% × 64.9 (est.) + 60% × 45.6 = 53
Encounter AT: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.4 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 68 Encounter AT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 68.2 = 67
No road tests of noise for Encounter AT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Treadwear
Encounter AT +1166Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 48 66 Dynapro AT2: 60% × 59.8 (est.) + 40% × 48.2 = 55
Encounter AT: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for Dynapro AT2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Encounter AT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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48
Handling (owners)
No comparison–Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Encounter AT Reviews found online 48 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro AT2 | Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 71 |
| Dry | 57 | 73 |
| Wet | 59 | 75 |
| Snow | 61 | 68 |
| Comfort | 53 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 48 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
58
/ 100
Dynapro AT2
71
/ 100
Encounter AT
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dynapro AT2
Pros
- Comfortable ride quality on asphalt compared to standard summer or previous all-terrain models
- Good traction and control in dry and wet weather conditions, including dependable trailer towing
- Favorable fuel economy (MPGs) and low road noise for many users when new
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of secure handling in snow, ice, and slush at highway speeds
- Develops significant road noise or drumming as the tread wears down
- Concerns regarding casing durability, including reports of premature cracking and vulnerability to gravel punctures
Tire B Encounter AT
Pros
- Smooth and exceptionally quiet on-road ride
- Great value and attractive price point
- Aggressive, appealing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- Polarizing winter and snow performance despite the 3PMSF rating
- Inadequate mud-clearing ability in heavy or sloppy conditions
- Occasional balancing difficulties reported by some users
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Hankook Dynapro AT2
Community sentiment regarding the Hankook Dynapro AT2 line is divided, heavily dependent on whether users evaluate the OEM factory tire or the retail/Xtreme version. The standard OEM AT2 receives notable criticism for lacking true all-terrain capability, poor wet/winter grip, and premature wear, while highway comfort and quietness are praised. In contrast, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme variant receives widespread praise for strong snow traction, improved wet performance, durability, and quiet road manners.
f150lightningforum.com
·2025-03-08
“I’ve had the Hankook Dynapro AT2s on another truck and their Dynapro AS on my Expedition. Both were terrible, even dangerous. Got rid of them early on both vehicles. My Lightning came with the General Grabbers. The Grabbers are decent, actually handle snow and wet very well, but are worthless for slush and ice. They’re not good on dirt. But I’ve kept them on now for a bit over 2 years. I’ll be replacing them before next winter as it will be about time anyway. Definitely want to go with something a bit more aggressive or winter-capable, just not sure which tires as of yet. Can’t really afford to sacrifice any range… Maybe just a tiny bit is all.”
r/TyreReviews
·1 upvote ·2023-03-21
“I just got the extreme at2 and they are awesome and quiet. Did go on an easy/moderate off-road in Broken Bow, OK and they did outstanding!”
f150forum.com
“I had the Hankook AT2 on my 2019 from the factory and they were way better than the Pirelli's that came on my '15 and my '22 F-150 FX4 trucks. They may not be a true AT tire, but they gave me 50,000 miles and functioned well in MN winters as on road tire and did well enough on the small number of off road excursions they took me on while hunting ( half mile to mile dirt trails and across various set-aside agricultural fields).”
Top themes
#OEM versus retail differences#Wet traction and braking#Winter and snow performance#Highway noise and comfort#Tread life and durability#Dynapro AT2 Xtreme upgrades
Based on 56 community posts
Tire B
Sumitomo Encounter AT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro AT2 | B · Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 33 | 15 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
58
/ 100
Hankook Dynapro AT2
71
/ 100
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Winner: Sumitomo Encounter AT — better dry, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 73 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 75 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 67 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 66 vs 55 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro AT2
Tire B · Sumitomo Encounter AT
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Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Which is better in the wet, Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Sumitomo Encounter AT, 75 vs 59 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Sumitomo Encounter AT, 73 vs 57 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Sumitomo Encounter AT, 68 vs 61 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Sumitomo Encounter AT, 67 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dynapro AT2 or Encounter AT?
Sumitomo Encounter AT, 66 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology