All-season tire Updated October 2026

Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 review

Name: Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Brand: Sumitomo

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 66 · 116 reviews analysed

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The Sumitomo H/TR AS P02 generally receives positive feedback from users who praise its excellent value, responsive handling, and smooth, quiet ride relative to its affordable price point. While dry and wet traction are frequently highlighted as strong attributes, a segment of users notes mixed experiences regarding long-term treadwear longevity and winter performance.

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

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

66/100

From 116 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 70%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

67.3

Dry traction

68.1

Steering response

67.1

Wet

Overall wet

67.8

Hydroplaning resistance

68.4

Wet traction

68.3

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

56.7

Light snow

61.2

Heavy snow

58.3

Ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

62.2

Ride comfort

64.1

Noise

Overall noise

68.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

64.2

Handling

Overall handling

65.8

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By road tests

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Treadwear

45.6

Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 specs & sizes

Specifications
Tread depth	10/32″
UTQG	600 A A
Treadwear warranty	65,000 mi
Sidewall	Blackwall
Max pressure	51 psi

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 116 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Affordable, budget-friendly pricing
Low road noise and comfortable, smooth ride
Responsive dry and wet handling
Good initial tread design for water evacuation

Cons

Tread life occasionally falls short of expected mileage warranties
Winter and snow traction is generally described as merely adequate or mediocre
Some complaints regarding balancing issues or slight hydroplaning in heavy downpours
Softer or more flexible sidewalls noted by some drivers

Worth knowing

Users operating larger sedans and crossovers (such as Infiniti QX50, Nissan Murano, and Ford Taurus) report favorable daily driving comfort and stability, though a few noted accelerated wear on heavier highway commutes.
Drivers of sporty compacts or sedans (such as Lexus IS250, Honda Civic Si, and Acura TL) appreciate the crisp cornering and value compared to premium OEM alternatives.