Sumitomo Tires
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In 1985, when Dunlop Rubber was taken over by BTR plc, the company acquired the automobile tire assets of Dunlop, including the right to use the Dunlop brand on automobile tires. The acquisition did not include the US and Australian businesses, which were separately owned, but in 1986 Sumitomo also acquired the Dunlop Tire Corporation of the US from its managementTires produced by Sumitomo:
Sumitomo HTR Z III
What they say:
- Five rib asymmetric tread pattern merges cornering with straight line stability.
- Long lateral grooves evacuate water from the center of the footprint.
- Four straight, wide grooves further heighten drainage for improved wet performance.
- Siped tie-bars reinforce block rigidity for control and enhance wet traction.
Sumitomo HTR AS P01
What they say:
- Five-rib directional pattern is optimally arranged for quick and direct steering response.
- Four wide grooves evacuate water from the center footprint to enhance wet performance.
- Multiple directional grooves and sipes give more edges to optimize grip on wet and snow-covered roads.
- A zigzag groove wall improves lateral stability and traction in addition to ensuring water drainage.
Sumitomo HTR Z II
What they say:
- Offers Ultimate Grip and Handling in Wet or Dry Conditions
- Combines Compounds Composed of Ultra Micro Carbon Technology and Silica Based Rubber Engineering - Improving wet and dry traction
- Revolutionary, Advanced, Aggressive Directional Tread Pattern
- Bold, Wide Tread - Aggressive appearance, unyielding grip
Sumitomo HTR Z
What they say:
- HTRZ offers excellent handling at high speeds, and superb wet and dry traction
- V-Shaped Directional Tread - Quickly disperses water providing superb wet grip and traction
- Four, Deep, Wide Circumferential Tread Grooves - With two additional inner circumferential grooves provide excellent anti-hydroplaning performance
- Large Angular Shoulder Blocks - Enhance steering response and overall dry grip
Sumitomo HTR +
What they say:
- Ultra High Performance All Season Tread Compound - Optimizes grip, control, and treadwear throughout a wide range of weather conditions
- Independent Tread Blocks with Open Shoulder Grooves - Maximize water dispersion and all season grip
- Reverse Pattern Siping - Provides multiple biting edges for greater wet grip and all season traction
- Four, Wide, Deep Circumferential Grooves, with Curvilinear Lateral Grooves - Effectively moves water away from the tread blocks for excellent anti-hydroplaning
Sumitomo HTR H4
What they say:
- 50,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty
- Advanced Silica Tread Compound enhances traction for wet and snowy conditions while maintaining superb dry road performance levels
- Tread designed for optimal balance of grip, handling, and quiet ride
- Smooth Ride - Jointless Nylon Band (JNB) Technology
Sumitomo HTR T4
What they say:
- Super Computer Designed Tread Pattern - Achieves well-balanced performance across a full range of vehicles, through differing weather and road conditions, while ensuring superb treadwear, noise and ride comfort levels
- Multi Radius Tread Profile - Provides uniform contact pressure providing improved treadwear and traction
- Fine Grained Carbon Tread Compound - Provides all season capability yet durable long tread life
- Four, Wide Straight Circumferential Tread Grooves - Allow exceptional water drainage for superb anti-hydroplaning
Sumitomo HTR 200
What they say:
- Wide Straight Grooves - Provide substantial drainage, improving wet surface grip and anti-hydroplaning capabilities
- Long Lateral Channels - Drain water from center grooves and shoulders more efficiently, and improve wet-surface performance and anti-hydroplaning capabilities
- Shift Block Tread Design of Opposing Convergent Shapes - Contribute to advanced wear resistance
- Natural Rubber Tread Compound - Enhances tread wear performance
Sumitomo Touring LS T
What they say:
- Constructed for higher H and V rated speeds
- More rigid sidewall improves cornering
- Advanced carbon tread rubber improves grip
- Steel belts and polyester body add structural rigidity
Sumitomo Touring LS HV
What they say:
- Stronger, wider steel belts maximize durability
- Touring profile improves overall performance and tread life
- Strong polyester cord body for structural rigidity
- Enhanced rubber compounds resist wear
Sumitomo HTR Sport HP
What they say:
- Designed for the plus sized look, load requirements for SUVs and Light Trucks, passenger car ride, and sports car performance.
- Twin Reversible Sidewall Designs -Smooth Sidewall for clean shiny appearance, or stylish serration style sidewallfor more decorative look
- Non-Directional All Season Tread Pattern
- Center Rib - Greater Straight Line Stability
Sumitomo HTR Sport AT
What they say:
- For the fastest growing vehicle population
- Light Truck and Sport Sizing
- Balancing the best of On Road Performance and Off Road Capability
- Raised Outline White Letters and Raised Outline
- Unique 2 in 1 Tread Pattern - Based on 5-rib design, for long tread life and greater biting edges for all season grip and quiet ride, with Center Rib for greater stability
Sumitomo HTR All Terrain
What they say:
- Two-in-One Tread Pattern for long tread life and greater biting edges. All season grip and quiet ride, and center rib for greater stability.
- Additional Tread Block Siping and Shoulder Slots for improved snow, ice performance, better off road traction, and improved ride comfort.
- Wide Wedge-Shaped Groovers for efficient water drainage and high anti-hydroplaning resistance.
- Multi-Pattern Pitch Variations for low noise and a smooth ride.
Sumitomo SL 717
What they say:
- Maximum grip
- Lateral slip resistance
- Unique Zig-Zag Grooves - Provide excellent traction on wet surfaces
- Rib Edge Sipes - Minimize irregular wear
Sumitomo SL 726
What they say:
- Designed with Advanced Tread Compound - For extra long wear
- Computer Designed Tread Pattern - With emphasis on balance of increased comfort and maneuverability
- Three Large Tread Grooves - For excellent water dissipation for enhanced wet traction
