- Is the Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 good in snow?
- It handles light snow and cold pavement, but it is not a winter tire. For regular snow or ice, dedicated winter tires are the safer choice.
- How does it compare with premium UHP all-season tires?
- It gives up some refinement, winter traction and tread life to Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone rivals, but delivers comparable dry and wet grip for less.
- What does 255/40R18 XL mean?
- It is a 255 mm wide tire with a 40% sidewall profile for an 18-inch wheel. XL means extra load capacity, here a 99 load index rated up to 1,709 lb per tire.
- Is it suitable for daily driving?
- Yes. It is comfortable and quiet enough for commuting and handles spirited driving well, though it wears faster than a touring tire.
- Can I mix it with other tires?
- It is best to fit four matching tires. Mixing brands or models on the same axle can upset handling and wet grip.
- Is it a run-flat tire?
- No. It is a standard tire, so keep a spare or a tire repair kit in the car.
- Where is the Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 Tire 255/40R18 XL cheapest?
- At PriorityTire, for $176.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 Tire 255/40R18 XL?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including PriorityTire, Tiremart.