The ST718 is a strong piece from Sumitomo's arsenal. This cheap model does an amazing job on urban and regional services. Because it's an all position tire, it shows performance no matter the placement. It is being used especially for commercial tasks, as defined by its purposes.
A five rib design does an extremely well job of keeping the structure intact from all kinds of damage with its wide shoulders. Also, it helps to evenly distribute pressure along the rubber, allowing for loads of up to 3,520 lbs per tire. Then, as another part of the construction, the smart distribution of sipes boosts the capacity of the wheel traction. Furthermore, the scratching from fast turns is being nullified by the same element, and so, gives more distance range. Sumitomo keeps adding great features that excel in the buyer's choice, hence the existence of the curbing ribs and the role of sheltering from sidewall harm.
Sumitomo ST718 takes advantage of four linear grooves that channel water away for increased safety during rain. Steel casing structures from the intern part have the importance of denying punctures and increasing tread life. Also, the modern and optimized patch composition delivers high performance at the maximum speed of 75 mph. Excellent smooth engineering provides improved fuel consumption and low rolling resistance.
Above all, Sumitomo backs you with a 6 years or two recaps casing warranty for a less stressful driving experience. Sumitomo ST718 is available on the US market in a popular size, this being 8R19.5.
Features and benefits
- Affordable all position tire that performs in commercial uses.
- Five ribs work together to minimize the rolling resistance and sidewall damage.
- Optimized sipe placement on the front panel of the tire offers amazing traction.
- Cut and chip resistant tread composition withstand deterioration.
- Increased safety on wet roads due to four wide and deep grooves.
- Well built-in steel belted construction brings forth even more sturdiness.
