Sumitomo WT200 review
The Sumitomo WT200 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting critical failures in traction across all weather conditions. The consensus suggests that the tire's performance is insufficient for winter driving, leading to safety concerns that outweigh any potential cost savings.
Owners rate it 29.8 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
28%By road tests
57.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Sumitomo WT200 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting critical failures in traction across all weather conditions. The consensus suggests that the tire's performance is insufficient for winter driving, leading to safety concerns that outweigh any potential cost savings.
Cons
- Extremely poor grip in snow and icy conditions
- Lack of traction and stability in wet weather
- Unsatisfactory handling and performance even on dry pavement
- Poor value proposition compared to established premium tire manufacturers
Worth knowing
- Users report negative experiences across fleet/company vehicle applications, suggesting a lack of reliability for high-utilization scenarios.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
37th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 37th of 51 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
31st of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 30th of 54 |