SUMITOMO HTR Z5

Ultra High Performance Passenger Tyre

An ultra-high-performance passenger tyre designed to deliver sporty handling, confident wet and dry performance, stable high-speed control, and a more responsive driving feel. Ideal for sedans, sports cars, performance hatchbacks, and drivers who want a tyre with stronger road grip and sharper control for spirited daily driving.

The Sumitomo HTR Z5 is positioned as the brand’s ultra-high-performance tyre on the Sumitomo Malaysia tyre finder, making it the sportiest passenger tyre in the local range. Available product descriptions highlight enhanced aquaplaning resistance, wet grip, precise handling, and high-speed stability, which makes it suitable for drivers who want more confidence during highway driving and faster cornering.

Compared with regular comfort or economy tyres, the HTR Z5 is more focused on performance response. It is aimed at drivers who want a tyre that feels more planted during fast road use, while still remaining practical enough for daily driving. Some independent tyre test summaries describe it as responsive and balanced to drive, although not necessarily the strongest in its competitive performance category, so it is best positioned as a value-oriented UHP option rather than a top-tier motorsport tyre.

Available Sizes

Rim Aspect Ratio (%) Tire Size Load Index Speed Symbol
20 30 245/30ZR20 90 Y
20 30 285/30ZR20 99 Y
20 35 245/35ZR20 95 Y
20 35 255/35ZR20 97 Y
20 35 275/35ZR20 102 Y
20 35 285/35ZR20 100 Y
20 40 245/40ZR20 99 Y
20 40 275/40ZR20 106 Y
20 45 245/45ZR20 103 Y
19 30 285/30ZR19 98 Y
19 35 225/35ZR19 88 Y
19 35 235/35ZR19 91 Y
19 35 245/35ZR19 93 Y
19 35 255/35ZR19 96 Y
19 35 265/35ZR19 98 Y
19 35 275/35ZR19 100 Y
19 40 245/40ZR19 98 Y
19 40 255/40ZR19 100 Y
19 40 275/40ZR19 105 Y
19 45 245/45ZR19 102 Y
18 30 285/30ZR18 97 Y
18 35 245/35ZR18 92 Y
18 35 255/35ZR18 94 Y
18 35 265/35ZR18 97 Y
18 35 275/35ZR18 99 Y
18 35 285/35ZR18 101 Y
18 40 215/40ZR18 89 Y
18 40 225/40ZR18 92 Y
18 40 235/40ZR18 95 Y
18 40 245/40ZR18 97 Y
18 40 255/40ZR18 99 Y
18 40 265/40ZR18 101 Y
18 40 275/40ZR18 103 Y
18 45 225/45ZR18 95 Y
18 45 235/45ZR18 98 Y
18 45 245/45ZR18 100 Y
18 45 255/45ZR18 103 Y
17 40 255/40ZR17 98 Y
17 40 275/40ZR17 98 Y
17 45 215/45ZR17 91 Y
17 45 225/45ZR17 94 Y
17 45 245/45ZR17 99 Y
17 50 205/50ZR17 93 Y

Key Features & Performance:
Wet Grip & Hydroplaning Resistance: Designed to improve wet-road control and help reduce aquaplaning risk.
High-Speed Stability: Rigid construction supports better stability when driving at higher speeds.
Precise Handling: Developed for sharper steering feel and more controlled performance driving.
Sporty Road Character: Suitable for drivers who want stronger wet and dry handling than a normal touring tyre.

Target Vehicle Types:
Ideal for sedans, sports cars, sporty hatchbacks, coupes, and performance-oriented passenger vehicles used for city driving, highway travel, and spirited road use.