HTR Enhance CX2

About the Sumitomo HTR Enhance CX2

All-Season Passenger SUV/CUV Touring tire.

Features

* 3D zig-zag sipes* Optimized contact patch* Cross-designed chamfer* Bending sipe technology* Shoulder blocks* M+S Rated* 65,000-Mile Treadwear Mileage Warrant for T, H & V-Rated* 2-Year, 24/7 Tire Roadside Assistance* Free 45-Day Test Drive* Free Defect Replacement for the Life of Usable Tread

Benefits

* Boost block stability and reduce irregular wear, while creating more biting edges and improving winter performance* Distributes road surface pressure evenly to provide extended tire life* Boosts traction and grip for better winter and wet-surface performance* Creates rigidity in center block to maintain stability, while providing crisp highway response and driving characteristics* Outside shoulder enhanced with integral lateral grooves to provide better wet handling and reduce road noise

Understanding the 255/55R18 XL size

In the size code 255/55R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 140.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 29".

The load index 109 means each tire supports up to 2,271 lbs — about 9,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 600 A A. The treadwear grade of 600 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $137.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $551.96. That is about 27% below the average price of the 83 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 65,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $8.49 per 1,000 miles across the set.