225/50 R16 96W Sumitomo BC100 UHP XL
- Size
- 225/50 R16
- Load / Speed
- 96W
- Load Index
- 96
- Speed Rating
- W
- Construction
- Radial
- Tube Type
- Tubeless
- Extra Load
- Extra Load (XL)
- Rim Protection
- Mini Flange Shield (MFS)
- New Tread Depth
- 0.0mm
- Season
- Summer
- Wet Grip
- B
- Fuel Efficiency
- D
- External Noise
- 70 dB (Class B)
- EU Regulation
- EU Regulation 2021
- ECE Mark
- No
- EPREL Reg No.
- 451967
- Tyre Class
- Passenger
- Vehicle Type
- Car
- Product Group
- Passenger Summer
- Mounting Side
- Asymmetric
- EAN / Barcode
- 4250427413327
- Trade Designation
- 225/50 R16 96W
- SKU
- 00270459
Sumitomo is a tyre brand produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, a major Japanese manufacturer founded in 1909 and headquartered in Kobe. It is one of the world's largest tyre producers and also makes the Dunlop and Falken brands. Known for dependable everyday and performance tyres at accessible pricing, Sumitomo suits drivers wanting Japanese engineering without premium-tier cost.
A silica-based summer touring tyre with an asymmetric tread, built for everyday value and wet-weather confidence.
The Sumitomo BC100 is a summer touring tyre built around a silica-rich compound and a five-rib asymmetric tread. Wide circumferential grooves and a rounded water evacuation design help clear surface water and resist aquaplaning, while a stiffened central rib adds stability and sharpens steering response on dry roads. It is engineered to balance dependable everyday grip, comfort and hard-wearing tread life, making it a practical value choice for daily driving across a broad range of sizes.
- Silica-rich compound for all-round grip
- Five-rib asymmetric tread pattern
- Wide grooves to resist aquaplaning
- Stiffened central rib for stability and steering response
- Hard-wearing design aimed at everyday value