65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
39/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal vs Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 — better treadwear and snow. Pick the Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal if comfort and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
HTR A/S P02 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
HTR A/S P02 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
HTR A/S P02 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiProContact ContiSeal leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
HTR A/S P02 leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ContiProContact ContiSeal leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact ContiSeal | HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal | Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 75 |
| Dry | 78 | 80 |
| Wet | 73 | 75 |
| Snow | 55 | 70 |
| Comfort | 62 | 50 |
| Noise | 50 | – |
| Treadwear | 50 | 90 |
| Handling | 79 | 75 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Sumitomo H/TR AS P02 is generally regarded as a durable, high-value all-season tire that offers reliable longevity and competent performance in varied weather conditions. While users appreciate its impressive tread life and snow capability, some note a lack of steering responsiveness and a firmer ride quality compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity exceeding 40,000 miles
- Reliable traction in light snow conditions
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Solid upgrade over worn-out winter or budget tires
Cons
- Noticeable delay in steering turn-in response
- Compound loses grip and responsiveness as the tire ages
- Ride comfort is perceived as somewhat harsh or stiff
Observations
- Users report consistent high-mileage performance, with tread depth remaining viable well past the 40,000-mile mark.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Continental
75
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 — better treadwear and snow. Pick the Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal if comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 scores 90 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 scores 70 vs 55 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal scores 62 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal scores 79 vs 75 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ContiProContact ContiSeal
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.