Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/50R22 Tires

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/50R22 SL 111H is a touring all-season tire priced from $248.99.

Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/50R22 SL 111H Tire Specs

275/50R22 is a Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular crossovers, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a High-Load (HL275/50R22), a LT-Metric (LT275/50R22) and a P-Metric (P275/50R22) 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 275/50R22 tire is 275 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 275/50R22 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that 275/50R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 275/50R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

111 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 111 can support a maximum load of 2403 pounds or 1090 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/50R22 tire is 51 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Sumitomo Encounter HT2 275/50R22 tire is 640 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is HT297.