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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Riken Raptor ZR A/S 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.

Riken Raptor ZR A/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
Owner ratings
Dry
89
Wet
81
Snow
65
Comfort
84
Noise
82
Treadwear
86
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
75
Snow
70
Comfort
50
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Riken Raptor ZR A/S — better comfort, handling and dry. Pick the Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 if snow and treadwear 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Raptor ZR A/S leads by 9
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
89
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
80
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Raptor ZR A/S leads by 6
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
81
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
75
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 75

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) HTR A/S P02 leads by 5
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
65
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
70
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tire Rack owners 59 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Raptor ZR A/S leads by 34
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
84
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
50
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 50

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
82
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) HTR A/S P02 leads by 4
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
86
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
90
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Raptor ZR A/S leads by 14
A — Riken Raptor ZR A/S
89
B — Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
75
Why this score
SourceRaptor ZR A/SHTR A/S P02
Tyre Reviews owners – 75

Scores at a glance

Riken Raptor ZR A/S vs Sumitomo HTR A/S P02: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryRiken Raptor ZR A/SSumitomo HTR A/S P02
Relative Score 83 75
Dry 89 80
Wet 81 75
Snow 65 70
Comfort 84 50
Noise 82 –
Treadwear 86 90
Handling 89 75

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Riken Raptor ZR A/S

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Sumitomo HTR A/S P02

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?

Riken

Sumitomo

Winner: Riken Raptor ZR A/S — better comfort, handling and dry. Pick the Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 if snow and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Riken Raptor ZR A/S scores 84 vs 50 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Riken Raptor ZR A/S scores 89 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Riken Raptor ZR A/S scores 89 vs 80 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Riken Raptor ZR A/S scores 81 vs 75 on wet.

Tire A · Riken Raptor ZR A/S
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR A/S P02

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.