Sumitomo Tour Plus LSW 235/45R17 93W

Sumitomo Tour Plus LSW

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• All weather traction
• Enhanced controllability
• Longer lasting tread life
• Vibration-free drive

OVERVIEW

The Sumitomo Tour Plus LSW is a high performance, all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles. It is the W speed rated version of the Tour Plus LS model. Sumitomo offers a 50,000 mile treadwear warranty with this model.

The tire ensures a long lasting tread life. The polymer-enhanced tire compound is wear-resistant, which slows the tread wear rate down, while the optimized tread design manages to maintain an even wear pattern. The optimized road contact of the five-rib asymmetric design evenly distributes the driving pressure along the tread area. The equally spread out forces of acceleration, cornering and braking actively resist irregular tread wear formations across the tire's surface. The slower even wear greatly extends the tread life and the tire's usability.

The special tire compound and the asymmetric tread design work together to boost the all weather traction. The compound's polymer reinforcement maintains the tire's all weather flexibility, while the tread design firmly grips the road surface in dry, wet and winter weather. The tread's wide circumferential and lateral grooves avoid hydroplaning by eliminating water and slush from below the tire's surface. The upgraded hydroplaning resistance and exceptional all weather traction result is a safer year round performance.

The maintained road contact of the five-ribbed tread pattern improves the model's all weather controllability. The internal structure keeps the tire's optimal shape, which enables it to be constantly in contact with the road surface, which enhances the steering responsiveness and driving stability. In other words, the steering is faster and more precise in its responsiveness to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure. The shoulder tread blocks also promote a safer maneuvering ability with the additional biting edges provided during cornering.

The Tour Plus LSW offers great durability and comfort levels. The asymmetric tread design and the reinforced steel belted structure keep the tire's road contact and prevent its shape from deforming under the driving pressure. The optimized shape enables the model to perform to its best high speed capability with ease and safety. The polyester cord body, on the other hand, closely follows the road surface and lowers the road vibrations felt in the vehicle's cabin. This guarantees a comfortable and vibration-free driving experience.

Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.