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Item 14980-EHT92

*Rim is not included

Tire size:

LT265/70R17 E 121/118T

Available Sizes

Before selecting a different size, please make sure it fits your vehicle.

Sumitomo Encounter HT

60,000 Mile Warranty

Benefits & Features

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Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Manufacturer provides Roadside Assistance with purchase.

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60,000 Mile Warranty

Jointless Nylon Cap

A nylon cap distributes load weight which offers smoother handling.

Steel Belt Construction

Steel belts inside the tire increase durability and load bearing capacity.

High-Tension Casing

Improves stability and comfort when traveling at high speeds.

Bead Apex

A hard bead apex improves sidewall and casing strength which enables safer towing.

3-Ply Sidewall

Improves sidewall strength for protection against obstacles.

Reduce Hydroplaning

Good water clearance between circumferential grooves.

Tire Description

The Encounter HT is an all weather capable highway tire for light trucks and SUVs.

Technical Specifications

Road Condition All Season
Tread Type

The pattern and design of the tire’s tread, built for specific road conditions, driving styles (such as off-roading), or terrain.

Highway Touring
Speed Rating

The highest speed a tire can safely maintain under its rated load.

T
Load Index

A numerical code that indicates the maximum weight a tire can safely carry when properly inflated.

121
Sidewall

The visible part of the tire between the tread and the wheel, where design elements like lettering style or striping appear.

Blackwall
Size LT265/70R17 E 121/118T
UTQG

UTQG stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading, an industry standard that is used for passenger car tires to measure their treadwear, temperature resistance and traction under standardized testing conditions.

600 A B
Treadwear

A measure of how quickly a tire wears down under standardized test conditions, shown as part of the UTQG rating.

600
Traction

A rating of the ability of a tire to stop on wet pavement (asphalt or concrete) when measured in a controlled environment.

A
Temperature

Temperature rating measures a tire’s ability to resist heat buildup at high speeds. Ratings are A, B, and C. A is the highest, and C is the minimum required for sale in the U.S. Tires that can’t meet at least a C rating can’t legally be sold for passenger use on U.S. roads.

B
Max. Load 3195 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure 80 psi
Tread Depth 16.0/32"
Rim Width Range 7.0 - 8.5"
Sect. Width 11.0"
Overall Diameter 31.70"
Revs. Per Mile 657

Available Sizes

Before selecting a different size, please make sure it fits your vehicle.

*All Sumitomo tires may continue to be developed with manufacturer changes. That being said, Tire Agent and the manufacturer have the right to change these tire specifications at any time without notice or obligation.