Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/45R22 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/45R22 XL 112V is a touring all-season tire priced from $266.99.

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/45R22 XL 112V Tire Specs

275/45R22 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a High-Load (HL275/45R22) and a P-Metric (P275/45R22) variant

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

275 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of 275/45R22 tire is 275 millimeters.

45 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 275/45R22 tire, the sidewall height is 45% of its tread width.

R denotes that 275/45R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 275/45R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

112 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 112 can support a maximum load of 2469 pounds or 1120 kilograms per tire.

V indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of V is approved for speeds up to 149 miles per hour or 240 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/45R22 tire is 50 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/45R22 tire is 640 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is HT296.