| Model | Encounter AT | DriveGuard |
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| Brand | Sumitomo | Bridgestone |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 82%  | 65.6% |
| Overall Dry | 88% | 82.2% |
| Corner Stability | 85% | 79.5% |
| Dry Traction | 92% | 86.5% |
| Steering Response | 85% | 81% |
| Overall Wet | 88% | 84% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 88% | 81% |
| Wet Traction | 87% | 84% |
| Snow performance | 85% | 58% |
| Light Snow | 92% | 66% |
| Heavy Snow | 89% | 54% |
| Ice | 74% | 53% |
| Overall Comfort | 86% | 73.5% |
| Ride Comfort | 87% | 79% |
| Overall Noise | 86% | 78% |
| Wear (tread life) | 79% | 59.5% |
| Overall Off-road | 84% | No data |
| On Dirt | 89% | No data |
| On Sand | 80% | No data |
| On Mud | 83% | No data |
| On Rock | 85% | No data |
| Buy again | No data | 58% |
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