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ATH43
Sumitomo Encounter AT Product Description
This listing is for new Sumitomo Encounter AT LT275/65R20 E/10PLY BSW Tires. Manufacturer part number: ATH43.
The Sumitomo Encounter AT is an all-season all-terrain tire designed to provide reliable performance for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks. The Sumitomo Encounter AT tire is engineered for drivers who need confident off-road traction without sacrificing comfort on pavement. It is ideal for trucks and SUVs that see both highway and trail use.
Its robust construction ensures a smooth, comfortable ride, even at higher speeds, while maintaining excellent handling and stability. This tire is built for both on- and off-road use, offering confident traction in various conditions, making it a dependable choice throughout the year. Experience a quiet ride along with impressive towing and hauling capabilities with the Sumitomo Encounter AT.
Equipped with a non-directional, 5-rib tread design, the Encounter AT optimizes ride stability and helps prevent irregular wear. Deep circumferential grooves enhance wet grip performance and offer superior wear life, while the optimized tread pattern stabilizes handling and steering response, providing a smooth, quiet ride.
Its variable-width shoulder lugs are designed to evacuate rocks, sand, and other debris, improving off-road grip. The tire also features 3D wave sipes on the shoulder blocks for enhanced traction and performance in snow, mud, and other soft surfaces. With the 3-peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, the Sumitomo Encounter AT is approved for winter weather conditions, making it a versatile, all-season option for year-round driving.
Despite its aggressive design, the Encounter AT also delivers a composed ride on the highway. Noise-reduction patterns help maintain road comfort, while the reinforced sidewall construction adds durability and confidence under load or while towing.
For weekend adventurers, outdoor workers, and overland drivers, the Sumitomo Encounter AT delivers reliable performance with the toughness to handle demanding terrain.
Best-suited for: Trucks, off-road SUVs, lifted crossovers, and light-duty trail use.
Tire Best Features:
- Deep tread blocks and open shoulders provide off-road bite
- Stone ejectors prevent debris retention and enhance durability
- Reinforced sidewalls protect against cuts and impacts
- On-road tread design reduces noise for pavement use
- All-terrain capability for mud, dirt, and uneven surfaces
About the Manufacturer:
Sumitomo Tires, founded in 1909 in Japan, is a major global tire manufacturer recognized for its precision engineering and advanced technology. Operating in over 150 countries, Sumitomo is trusted for its high-performance and reliable tires, offering superior handling, durability, and safety for a wide range of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Through its Falken brand, Sumitomo actively participates in demanding motorsport events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours, demonstrating the extreme performance and endurance of its tire technology.
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Specifications
Specs
Value
Description
Sidewall
BSW
Load Index
126/123
Speed Rating
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Load Range/Ply Rating
Types of tires
E/10PLY
UTQG
Not Available
Max Single Load(lbs)
3750
Max Single Air Pressure(PSI)
80
Tread Depth
18.0
Tread Design
Nondirectional
Rim Width Range
7.5-9.5
Measured Rim Width
8.0
Section Width
10.9
Tread Width
9.3
Overall Diameter
34.2
Manufacturer Part Number
ATH43
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