Muscat: Sumitomo Tyres, the premium Japanese brand of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, represented in Oman by Eint Automotive LLC, a division of the highly successful Towell Group, offers the precision-engineered light truck tyre, Encounter HT, for crossovers, SUVs, vans and pickups.

The Encounter HT measures up against the very best, delivering top-tier technology, versatility and performance. The Encounter HT combines outstanding dry pavement handling with surefooted wet-traction performance, for confident, on-road adventures. With a sturdy five-rib design and durable construction, the Encounter HT tackles both the daily commute and the open road with strength, style and stability. 

A durable, all-season compound is moulded into a five rib symmetric tread pattern featuring a continuous centre rib to aid straight-line, dry road traction, while independent intermediate and shoulder tread blocks promote handling stability.

The symmetric tread design allows for easy cross rotation patterns to improve usable tyre life by resisting irregular wear. The Encounter HT’s internal construction consists of a two-ply (three-ply in LT sizes) polyester casing beneath two wide steel belts. A spirally wound polyamide reinforcement adds increased support for enhanced stability, ride comfort and superior performance, year-round.

The Encounter HT’s optimized on-highway performance takes driver comfort to a new level with a noise-reducing tread design and a smooth, stable and quiet ride. The solid black-letter sidewall design boosts aesthetic appeal and delivers stylish, eye-catching appearance.

Incorporating the latest in Sumitomo tread technology, the Encounter HT is built to last. With reinforced construction, the Encounter HT allows drivers to tackle daily commutes or weekend getaways with the confidence that their tyres are up to the challenge. Moreover, the extended mileage tread compound and best in-class warranty protection give customers ultimate security and peace of mind, thereby making the Encounter HT, a smart choice.

Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, and represented in 108 locations in 65 countries across the globe, and with manufacturing facilities in Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, China and Thailand, Sumitomo Tyres are based on the principles of its founder, Masatomo Sumitomo, who placed reliability and trust as key elements of operation. This same principle has been followed since 400 years. Sumitomo Tyres offer unmatched value for consumers by standing firmly upon traditions of the past and focusing on the possibilities of the future.