Benefits compared to the predecessor product:
- Optimised wear life
- Better irregular wear resistance
- Improved wet grip
Important information
Tyre sizes and new tyre labelling information will be available as of 31-12-2021.
For any queries, please contact your Bridgestone Sales Representative.
Technologies
SLIM BEAD
Reduced bead filler volume and tyre weight (~1,5 Kg) without compromising the tyre durability.
Technical features & benefits
Improved cap compound
Safer driving in wet conditions
Our engineers selected the best materials to develop the new R179+ cap compound. The high silica in the cap compound improves irregular wear resistance, wear life and wet grip.
Benefits compared to the predecessor product:
Benefits compared to the predecessor product:
6 Rib tread design
Improved irregular wear performance
The new cap compound and 6 rib tread design delivers better performance even in wet conditions with its improved irregular wear resistance and wear life. It also helps to decrease noise levels to 69dB.
Benefits compared to the predecessor product:
Benefits compared to the predecessor product:
- Improved wear resistance
- Better wear life1
New tread design
Quieter on the roads with lower noise levels
Closed pattern design for high robustness, decreased noise level and irregular wear resistance.
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Reduced noise levels
- High protection against irregular wear
Legal Notice
1 Based on internal spec comparison wear life and improved irregular wear performance vs. current R179.
2 Based on official qualification tests which was carried out in Bridgestone facilities vs predecessor R179.
Reduction to B Grade for WET vs. R179 (C Grade). Reduction to 69dB vs R179 (71dB).
