Sumitomo BC100 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Sumitomo BC100 and Sumitomo HTR Z5 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Sumitomo BC100 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Sumitomo HTR Z5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Sumitomo BC100 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sumitomo HTR Z5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Sumitomo BC100 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Sumitomo HTR Z5's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Sumitomo BC100 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #2 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 12.7 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.5 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Sumitomo BC100
Sumitomo HTR Z5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Sumitomo BC100 | Sumitomo HTR Z5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Sumitomo BC100 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 12.0 1 | Sumitomo BC100 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | No data | Sumitomo BC100 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Sumitomo BC100 |
💧 Wet: Sumitomo BC100 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 9.6 for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
☀️ Dry: Sumitomo BC100 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 12.0 for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Sumitomo BC100 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
🔋 Efficiency: Sumitomo BC100 vs Sumitomo HTR Z5
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Sumitomo BC100 or Sumitomo HTR Z5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sumitomo BC100 ranks higher on average than the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sumitomo BC100 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sumitomo HTR Z5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sumitomo BC100 ranks better than the Sumitomo HTR Z5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Sumitomo BC100 appears in 1 independent tests, Sumitomo HTR Z5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →