235/45 ZR18 98Y Sumitomo HTR Z5 XL

HTR Z5
235/45 ZR18
Load / Speed
98Y
Season
Summer
Run Flat
No
Reinforced
Yes
EU Tyre Label
D Fuel Efficiency
A Grip Wet
70dB NoiseClass B
Regular price £101.54 inc. VAT
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Full Specification Everything you need to know
01 Size & Dimensions
Size
235/45 ZR18
Load / Speed
98Y
Load Index
98
Speed Rating
Y
Construction
Radial
Tube Type
Tubeless
Extra Load
Extra Load (XL)
Rim Protection
Mini Flange Shield (MFS)
New Tread Depth
0.0mm
Season
Summer
02 EU Performance Ratings
Wet Grip
A
Fuel Efficiency
D
External Noise
70 dB (Class B)
EU Regulation
EU Regulation 2021
ECE Mark
No
EPREL Reg No.
614266
03 Classification
Tyre Class
Passenger
Vehicle Type
Car
Product Group
Passenger Summer
Mounting Side
Asymmetric
04 Product Identifiers
EAN / Barcode
4250427427720
Trade Designation
235/45 ZR18 98Y
SKU
00324094
Net Weight
11.4kg
The Brand

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.

The Pattern
HTR Z5

An ultra-high-performance summer tyre built for modern sports cars and performance saloons.

The Sumitomo HTR Z5 is a maximum-performance summer tyre developed for modern sports cars, performance saloons and tuner cars, offering responsive high-speed handling on both dry and wet roads. Wide circumferential grooves clear water from the tread for stronger resistance to aquaplaning, while an increased shoulder and larger contact patch improve handling and promote more even wear. As the successor to the HTR Z3, it brings gains in wet braking, wet handling, dry braking and ride comfort.

  • Ultra-high-performance summer pattern
  • Wide circumferential grooves for aquaplaning resistance
  • Increased shoulder and larger contact patch
  • Responsive high-speed handling
  • Improved ride comfort over the HTR Z3
Best for Modern sports cars, performance saloons and tuner cars
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