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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nitto NeoGen vs Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P — 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.

Tire A Nitto

Nitto NeoGen

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

Nitto NeoGen tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
87
Snow
20
Comfort
67
Treadwear
73
Handling
83

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VerdictOnly Nitto NeoGen has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown

6 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)
A — Nitto NeoGen
87
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NeoGen
87
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NeoGen
20
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 20 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NeoGen
67
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 67 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NeoGen
73
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 73 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nitto NeoGen
83
B — Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
–
Why this score
SourceNeoGenHTR Sport H/P
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –

Scores at a glance

Nitto NeoGen vs Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNitto NeoGenSumitomo HTR Sport H/P
Relative Score 72 –
Dry 87 –
Wet 87 –
Snow 20 –
Comfort 67 –
Treadwear 73 –
Handling 83 –

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Headline score

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 Nitto NeoGen

The Nitto NeoGen is widely regarded as a capable performance-oriented tire that excels in wet conditions and offers responsive handling for enthusiasts. While it provides a sporty driving experience, users note trade-offs in tread longevity and road noise, making it better suited for spirited driving than daily commuting.

Pros

  • Excellent wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Responsive steering and sporty road feel
  • Strong dry grip performance
  • Aesthetically pleasing for enthusiasts

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear under aggressive driving
  • Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
  • Conflicting reports regarding sidewall stiffness
  • Limited performance in snow and cold conditions

Observations

  • Users running 225/40R18 sizes reported poor grip performance in snowy conditions.
  • Enthusiasts noted that the tire is popular for 'stretched' fitments due to its specific sidewall construction.
Tire B Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nitto NeoGen B · Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available23—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth9.7/32″—
UTQG280 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nitto

Sumitomo

Only Nitto NeoGen has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Nitto NeoGen
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P

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.