Bridgestone DriveGuard
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire has been replaced by Bridgestone / DriveGuard Plus
- This tire has run-flat model:
- Run-flat model
- Available Sizes in Line: 43
- Year Released: 2014
- Regions for sale: North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, South Africa
Summary
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Description
Drive up to 50 miles to safety after a flat.
- Up to 60,000 mile limited treadwear warranty
- Quiet ride and confident handling
- Touring tire with all-season performance
- Available for crossovers, minivans, sedans, coupes and wagons
Bridgestone DriveGuard Latest News
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Jun 23, 2023Tire Chart 2023
TireRack.com: Best in Grand Touring All-Season
Ranked #33rd of 40. Bridgestone DriveGuard -
Jun 10, 2016External Link
Bridgestone DriveGuard wins Auto Express award
Read more at www.tyrepress.com -
Apr 29, 2016Video
Bridgestone DriveGuard Technologies
There's never a good time for a flat. That's why we're introducing DriveGuard run-flat tires for CUVs and Minivans. Now you can rest easy knowing you can safely travel up to 50 miles after a puncture and get the kids to soccer practice on time.
Bridgestone DriveGuard Latest Reviews
What is bad?
What is good?
Reasonable price, famous brand.
What is bad?
To my mind, these tires are more prone to blow out than other non run-flat tires. On my first over-the-curb blow put I thought these were terrific. After my sixth blow-out I'm not willing to use these again. I changed all 4 tires to another brand without run-flat feature.
Comments
I'm disappointed.
What is good?
Value for money, comfortable ride.
Comments
These are the second set for my 2013 Kia Optima. I drive 130 miles daily for a work and I have a good feeling knowing the tires will get me home. I had to replace one after getting a piece of metal wire though the tread. Made is home safely, drove over 70 miles while damaged. Got over 50K miles on first set. Definitely recommend!
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Bridgestone / DriveGuard
- Car Type
- Season
- All Season
- Rim Diameter
- 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
- Width
- 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Bridgestone / DriveGuard Sizes & Specifications
| Rim | Model | Size | Index | Tread depth | Sidewall styling | Tire weight | Overall diameter | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R15 | 195/60 R15 88H | 195/60 R15 | 88H | 12.0 | BW | 26.0 | 24.2 | |
| R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | 12.0 | BW | 28.0 | 25.0 | |
| R16 | 195/55 R16 87V | 195/55 R16 | 87V | 12.0 | BW | 24.0 | 24.4 | |
| R16 | 205/55 R16 91V | 205/55 R16 | 91V | 11.0 | BW | 25.0 | 24.9 | |
| R16 | 205/60 R16 92V | 205/60 R16 | 92V | 12.0 | BW | 29.0 | 25.7 | |
| R16 | 205/65 R16 95H | 205/65 R16 | 95H | 12.0 | BW | 32.0 | 26.5 | |
| R16 | 215/55 R16 93V | 215/55 R16 | 93V | 11.0 | BW | 27.0 | 25.3 | |
| R16 | 215/60 R16 95V | 215/60 R16 | 95V | 11.0 | BW | 29.0 | 26.1 | |
| R16 | 225/60 R16 98V | 225/60 R16 | 98V | 11.0 | BW | 33.0 | 26.6 | |
| R16 | 225/65 R16 100H | 225/65 R16 | 100H | 11.0 | BW | 39.0 | 27.48 | |
| R16 | 235/65 R16 103T | 235/65 R16 | 103T | 11.0 | BW | 43.0 | 28.03 | |
| R17 | 205/45 R17 88W XL | 205/45 R17 | 88W | 11.0 | BW | 22.0 | 24.3 | |
| R17 | 205/50 R17 93W XL | 205/50 R17 | 93W | 11.0 | BW | 26.0 | 25.1 | |
| R17 | 215/45 R17 91W XL | 215/45 R17 | 91W | 11.0 | BW | 25.0 | 24.7 | |
| R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | 11.0 | BW | 28.0 | 25.5 | |
| R17 | 215/55 R17 94V | 215/55 R17 | 94V | 11.0 | BW | 28.0 | 26.3 | |
| R17 | 225/45 R17 91W | 225/45 R17 | 91W | 11.0 | BW | 24.0 | 25.0 | |
| R17 | 225/50 R17 94W | 225/50 R17 | 94W | 11.0 | BW | 28.0 | 25.9 | |
| R17 | 225/55 R17 97V | 225/55 R17 | 97V | 12.0 | BW | 31.0 | 26.8 | |
| R17 | 225/60 R17 99H | 225/60 R17 | 99H | 11.0 | BW | 36.0 | 27.64 | |
| R17 | 225/65 R17 102H | 225/65 R17 | 102H | 11.0 | BW | 40.0 | 28.5 | |
| R17 | 235/45 R17 94W | 235/45 R17 | 94W | 11.0 | BW | 27.0 | 25.4 | |
| R17 | 235/50 R17 96W | 235/50 R17 | 96W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.3 | |
| R17 | 235/60 R17 102H | 235/60 R17 | 102H | 11.0 | BW | 39.0 | 28.11 | |
| R17 | 235/65 R17 104H | 235/65 R17 | 104H | 11.0 | BW | 44.0 | 29.06 | |
| R17 | 245/40 R17 91W | 245/40 R17 | 91W | 11.0 | BW | 25.0 | 24.7 | |
| R17 | 245/45 R17 99W XL | 245/45 R17 | 99W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 25.7 | |
| R17 | 255/40 R17 94W | 255/40 R17 | 94W | 11.0 | BW | 27.0 | 25.0 | |
| R18 | 215/45 R18 93W XL | 215/45 R18 | 93W | 11.0 | BW | 26.0 | 25.6 | |
| R18 | 215/55 R18 95H | 215/55 R18 | 95H | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 27.3 | |
| R18 | 225/40 R18 92W XL | 225/40 R18 | 92W | 11.0 | BW | 26.0 | 25.1 | |
| R18 | 225/45 R18 95W XL | 225/45 R18 | 95W | 11.0 | BW | 28.0 | 25.9 | |
| R18 | 225/50 R18 95W | 225/50 R18 | 95W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.9 | |
| R18 | 235/40 R18 95W XL | 235/40 R18 | 95W | 11.0 | BW | 27.0 | 25.4 | |
| R18 | 235/45 R18 98W XL | 235/45 R18 | 98W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.3 | |
| R18 | 235/50 R18 97W | 235/50 R18 | 97W | 11.0 | BW | 32.0 | 27.3 | |
| R18 | 235/55 R18 100V | 235/55 R18 | 100V | 11.0 | BW | 38.0 | 28.15 | |
| R18 | 245/40 R18 97W XL | 245/40 R18 | 97W | 11.0 | BW | 29.0 | 25.7 | |
| R18 | 245/45 R18 96W | 245/45 R18 | 96W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.7 | |
| R18 | 255/35 R18 94W XL | 255/35 R18 | 94W | 11.0 | BW | 28.0 | 25.0 | |
| R18 | 255/40 R18 99W XL | 255/40 R18 | 99W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.0 | |
| R18 | 255/45 R18 99W | 255/45 R18 | 99W | 11.0 | BW | 32.0 | 27.1 | |
| R19 | 245/40 R19 98W XL | 245/40 R19 | 98W | 11.0 | BW | 30.0 | 26.7 |
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What is bad?
Comments
The tire is not as durable as I expected. We purchased some Bridgestone Dueller tires. I found them on line with a rating of 40k miles. I try to understand why ours lasted significantly less. I suppose these tires should live up to what they publish- if it's 40k miles, they should ride for 40k miles. We wont be buying these tires again!
What is good?
Reasonable price, famous brand.
What is bad?
To my mind, these tires are more prone to blow out than other non run-flat tires. On my first over-the-curb blow put I thought these were terrific. After my sixth blow-out I'm not willing to use these again. I changed all 4 tires to another brand without run-flat feature.
Comments
I'm disappointed.
What is good?
Value for money, comfortable ride.
Comments
These are the second set for my 2013 Kia Optima. I drive 130 miles daily for a work and I have a good feeling knowing the tires will get me home. I had to replace one after getting a piece of metal wire though the tread. Made is home safely, drove over 70 miles while damaged. Got over 50K miles on first set. Definitely recommend!
Questions and Answers
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Jun 23, 2023Tire Chart 2023
TireRack.com: Best in Grand Touring All-Season
Ranked #33rd of 40. Bridgestone DriveGuard -
Jun 10, 2016External Link
Bridgestone DriveGuard wins Auto Express award
Read more at www.tyrepress.com -
Apr 29, 2016Video
Bridgestone DriveGuard Technologies
There's never a good time for a flat. That's why we're introducing DriveGuard run-flat tires for CUVs and Minivans. Now you can rest easy knowing you can safely travel up to 50 miles after a puncture and get the kids to soccer practice on time.
-
Apr 28, 2016Video
Bridgestone DriveGuard Tire versus U.S. Olympic Archer Khatuna Lorig
What you're about to see is real. Our DriveGuard tires are proven to run up to 50 miles at up to 50 miles per hour following a puncture. Watch how they perform versus a regular tire once U.S. Olympic Archer Khatuna Lorig has used them both for target practice.
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Feb 29, 2016Video
Bridgestone Driveguard
For the launch of Bridgestone Driveguard tyres in Belgium we were asked to make a VR experience for a tradeshow booth using Samsung Gear VR goggles. The Driveguard USP: "There's a puncture waiting with your name on it. Continue driving for 80 km at up to 80 km/h".
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Jan 20, 2016Video
Bridgestone DriveGuard - Technology
The Bridgestone DriveGuard is a new take on the runflat. The DriveGuard offers improved comfort and wet grip, this video explains how.
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Mar 09, 2015Video
Tested: DriveGuard. A Better Riding Run-Flat for Winter? | Tire Rack
Designed to be a better riding run-flat, Bridgestone's DriveGuard aims to be the simple mainstream solution, providing appropriate road manners and extended mobility capabilities for any passenger car with a tire pressure monitoring system. But how does it perform when it snows? We went to Sweden to test this tire where winter reigns supreme.
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Mar 09, 2015Video
Tested: DriveGuard vs Cinturato P7 in Snow | Tire Rack
Bridgestone's newest 3G RFT tire design is simply called DriveGuard, a run-flat tire designed to equal or better the ride of any OEM run-flat, and even be comfortable enough to install on cars that didn't come with run-flat tires as Original Equipment. But how does it perform when it snows?
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Sep 24, 2014Video
Do Bridgestone DriveGuard Run Flat Replacement Tires Work? | Consumer Reports
Bridgestone created a new run flat replacement tire called DriveGuard. It claims to allow you to drive up to 50 miles at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. It's made to fit many cars but you'll need a tire pressure monitoring system.
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Jul 03, 2014Video
Tested: Bridgestone DriveGuard & Peace of Mind for Your Car | Tire Rack
Designed to be a better riding run-flat, Bridgestone's DriveGuard aims to be the simple mainstream solution, providing appropriate road manners and extended mobility capabilities for any passenger car with a tire pressure monitoring system. How well does it work on a common mid-sized sedan and our BMW test vehicles?
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