Sumitomo Encounter AT review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 60% of the all-terrain tires we score.
Owners 71 · 26 reviews analysed
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Sumitomo Encounter AT has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among all-terrain tires. 26 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 26 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 26 owner reviews found online.
The Sumitomo Encounter A/T generally receives positive feedback from truck and SUV owners, praised for its exceptional value, smooth and quiet highway ride, and dependable all-terrain capability. While most users find them reliable across various conditions, opinions on winter and mud performance are noticeably polarized, with some citing poor traction and self-cleaning limitations in heavy snow or sticky mud.
Pros
- Smooth and exceptionally quiet on-road ride
- Great value and attractive price point
- Aggressive, appealing sidewall and tread design
- Good dry and wet weather traction
- Reliable light off-road and rocky terrain performance
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
- Potential longevity issues reported by heavier-duty truck owners
Worth knowing
- Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner owners frequently report high satisfaction with ride quality and off-road utility.
- Full-size truck owners (Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Silverado) note enhanced ride comfort and visual appeal, though heavier models like the Ram 2500 experienced durability and belt issues over high mileage.
Sumitomo Encounter AT specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 13/32″ |
| UTQG | 660 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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