Sumitomo Tires Finish Last in Consumer Reports’ Owner-Satisfaction Study

Consumer Reports’ tire-brand satisfaction survey ranks Sumitomo at or near the bottom across all four tire types (all-season, all-terrain, winter/snow, and summer), citing weaker handling, wet-grip, and quicker wear. Dunlop and GT Radial also underperform, while brands like Michelin, Vredestein, Bridgestone, Nokian lead in several segments.