What does HT mean on tires?
HT: Highway Terrain. HT tyres are similar to a standard passenger car tyre, mainly intended for use on sealed roads. AT: All Terrain. HT tyres are similar to a standard passenger car tyre, mainly intended for use on sealed roads. MT: Mud Terrain. For a balance between on-road comfort and off-road capability, AT tyres are an ideal choice. If you spend most of your time on highways and urban roads, HT tyres offer better performance and efficiency.H-rated tires provide you with better control at higher speeds, which is good for both safety and performance, whereas T-rated tires balance a comfortable ride, longer life, and safe everyday driveability at moderate speeds.The tread of H/T tires is much smoother, with more shallow grooves than A/T tires, causing less friction with the road which makes for a smoother, quieter ride, lengthens the tire’s life and increases the vehicle’s fuel economy.
What does HT mean in tyres?
Highway-Terrain (HT) This type of tyre has the advantage of providing smooth and comfortable driving, with a quiet and balanced ride, thanks to its high-speed rating, low load index, and excellent grip and wear properties on wet roads. The Back Country Touring H/T is an all-season, hybrid highway tire for light trucks, SUVs and crossovers. It merges the superior ride qualities of a highway tire with highly reliable traction in most weather conditions, on and off blacktop.