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Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus RF - 245/45R18 96W Tire

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Highlights

  • All-Season – Touring
  • Car, CUV & SUV
  • 65,000 Mile Limited Warranty
  • Confident Traction in Wet, Dry and Winter Conditions
  • Bridgestone’s Next-Gen Run-Flat Technology
  • Black sidewall
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bridgestone driveguard plus rf - 245/45r18 96w tire three-quarter front view showing an all-season touring tire mounted on a five-spoke alloy wheel, asymmetric tread with full-depth main grooves, open shoulder slots and 3D full-depth sipe pattern for water evacuation and snow traction; sidewall marked Bridgestone, suitable for cars, CUVs and SUVs and often chosen as a touring replacement for daily driving.
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus RF - 245/45R18 96W Tire
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The Bridgestone DriveGuard™ Plus Grand Touring All-Season tire creates constant peace of mind behind the wheel with performance that’s there for you at every step of your journey—especially in the moments when it matters most. As a premium touring tire, DriveGuard™ Plus delivers comfort and all-season performance over a 65,000 mile limited warranty. Best of all, Bridgestone’s extended mobility technology is there to keep your journey in motion even after experiencing a tire puncture—maintaining mobility for up to 50 miles at up to 50 mph.

Helps Reduce Your Chances of Hydroplaning

The Bridgestone DriveGuard™ Plus tire excels in wet weather throughout the life of the tire with traction that helps reduce the risk of hydroplaning even when the tires are worn.

Control the Road Year Round

The Bridgestone DriveGuard™ Plus tire delivers confident traction and handling year round in wet, dry and winter conditions. Plus, this tire is engineered with zero-degree draft angles, delivering exceptional gripping power to help you excel in all the elements, including braking confidently in snow.

Bridgestone’s Next-Gen Run-Flat Technology

Pattern and technology improvements allow the Bridgestone DriveGuard™ Plus tire to deliver a quiet, comfortable driving experience while maintaining the same extended mobility promise—up to 50 miles at up to 50 miles per hour after a puncture.

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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size:245/45R18
Service Description:96W
Sidewall:Black sidewall
Material # or MSPN:0006459
Rim Width (min. to max.):7.5 - 9.0
Section Width:9.6
Overall Diameter:26.7
Tread Depth (32nds):9
RPM:782
Max Load (lbs.):1565 @ 51 psi
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:640
Traction:A
Temperature:A

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Dec 12, 2023
Reviewer name: Charles
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Much improved

I drove on Driveguards previous version (2 sets in fact) and was never truly satisfied. They produced some road noise and never felt smooth/comfortable. The new 'plus' tire is much improved in these 2 features, and seems to maintain all other positives. This might be the best run flat tire out there now - certainly for the price!

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Oct 25, 2024
Reviewer name: Curleyqs
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Run as fast as you can away from Driveguard

I purchased four of these tires and they did not make it 10k miles. In just 2 years, two of the tires had a tread rating of 3/32 and the other 2 had a tread rating of 4/32. Hard to be loyal to a tire that has zero durability Upon calling the warranty department, they informed that their tires aren't guaranteed for the 50K mileage that they generously market to consumers. They would only prorate one tire. And they wouldn't even address the wear on the others by standing by their product. What product do you know only last 10% of it's expected life, yet the manufacturer wants you to spend good money over bad to replace them? Buyer beware on both the tire and the manufacturer.

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reply from bridgestoneuspwr

Hello there, thank you for taking the time to share this with us, Susan. We are very sorry to hear that our Bridgestone DriveGuard tires did not meet your expectations, and truly apologize for any dissatisfaction. We understand how upsetting this has been, and would like to offer our assistance. Please feel welcome to email us at Social@bfusa.com with the complete details, and we will be happy to further assist you. We hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for being a valued Bridgestone customer. ^Sarah

Nov 17, 2024
Reviewer name: Rob
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Sidewall Bubbles

I just bought a pre-owned CTS that had the Driveguard tires on it. They were new enough that the tires still had the nubs on them and full tread. After about 500 miles, I notice a bubble in the right front tire. I was told, second owner NO warranty. A week later, that tire blew. Drive flat feature was great. Replaced that tire with a new one. Now I noticed ANOTHER bubble in the driver side front tire, and still no offer of assistance from the warranty department! I'll never buy another tire from Firestone.

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reply from bridgestoneuspwr

Hello Rob, thank you for sharing this with us. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with your tires and apologize for the issues you have experienced. We understand how upsetting this has been, and would like to offer our assistance. Please feel welcome to email us at Social@bfusa.com with the complete details, and we will be happy to further assist you. We hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for being a valued Bridgestone customer. ^Sarah

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