Linglong 225/65 R17 102H CrossWind HT2 2026

About Linglong CrossWind HT2 225/65 R17 102H

The CrossWind HT2 is intended for drivers who want predictable behaviour on city streets and highways rather than a tyre designed around serious off-road traction. The 225/65 R17 format is common to a range of SUVs and crossover vehicles, and its relatively tall sidewall is more forgiving over uneven paved surfaces than lower-profile alternatives. Linglong Tyres therefore make more sense here for everyday road use, commuting and longer highway journeys than for demanding trails. 1

Balanced Steering from a 65-Series Profile

The 65-series sidewall gives this configuration enough sidewall height to absorb some of the sharper impacts encountered on damaged asphalt, road joints and urban streets. At the same time, the 225 mm section width keeps the footprint reasonably broad for straight-line stability. The steering character should be more composed than sporty, with the tyre favouring predictable directional changes over the immediate turn-in expected from a performance-oriented low-profile tyre.

Symmetrical Highway Tread

The CrossWind HT2 uses a symmetrical tread design with continuous longitudinal ribs and circumferential grooves. The tread layout is intended to maintain consistent contact with the road while providing channels for water to move away from the footprint. Available product information also identifies a 10/32-inch tread depth for this exact size. This is a highway pattern rather than an open all-terrain design, so its strengths are concentrated on asphalt, wet roads and normal highway surfaces rather than deep mud, loose sand or rocky terrain. 2

Wet-Road Control and Stability

Wide grooves are one of the useful characteristics of the HT2 pattern when driving through rain. They help disperse water from beneath the tyre and reduce the tendency for water to remain concentrated under the contact patch. Independent listings for the exact 225/65 R17 102H configuration report a 560AA UTQG rating, meaning 560 treadwear, A traction and A temperature. Those values provide useful reference information for this specific market configuration, although the markings on the actual tyre remain the final authority. 3

Comfort and Everyday SUV Driving

The 65-series construction is one of the more practical aspects of this size. It does not eliminate impacts from potholes, but it gives the tyre more vertical compliance than a short-profile 17-inch performance fitment. The symmetrical tread is also designed to keep road and pattern noise controlled. Drivers looking for maximum refinement from a premium SUV may still find more sophisticated touring tyres quieter, but the HT2 is sensibly configured for ordinary commuting, family travel and highway use.

Who the CrossWind HT2 Is For

This configuration is best suited to a vehicle that specifically requires 225/65 R17 102H and is mainly driven on paved roads. It is a reasonable choice for drivers who value practical comfort, predictable highway behaviour and all-season usability without needing an aggressive off-road tread. It is less appropriate for regular trail driving or for someone prioritising maximum sports handling. Dwbtyres customers planning to buy car tyres in UAE should verify the vehicle's approved load and speed specification before fitting. The documented 55,000-mile treadwear warranty applies to certain US-market listings, so its availability for the supplied 2026 batch should be confirmed rather than assumed. 4