The DriveGuard Plus is Bridgestone's Grand Touring All-Season tire designed for the drivers of sedans, coupes, CUVs and SUVs looking for enhanced luxury with self-supporting, run-flat capabilities along with increased year-round traction, even in light snow.
DriveGuard Plus features Bridgestone's next-generation run-flat technology ideal for replacement on TPMS-equipped vehicles that may, or may not have come with run-flat tires fitted from the factory. This additional capability offers the peace of mind and flexibility that mobility will be maintained even after experiencing a tire puncture for up to 50 miles at up to 50 mph.
The durable, all-season compound is molded into an asymmetric pattern with stiffer outboard shoulder blocks to promote stable cornering and braking. The inboard section is focused on grip for inclement weather. Zero-degree draft angle, circumferential grooves and open shoulder slots are utilized to help increase hydroplaning resistance. Full-depth features help maintain slippery road traction throughout the tire's life while providing consistent biting edges for traction in wintry conditions.
Construction of the DriveGuard Plus utilizes twin, steel belts with a nylon cap ply over a durable, two-ply polyester casing. Sidewalls feature added reinforcement to help temporarily support the vehicle after a puncture causes a loss of air pressure. Bridgestone's innovative Cooling Fin Design helps dissipate the heat generated during zero-pressure operation, allowing the tire to minimize some of the rigid sidewall construction required in traditional run-flat designs, helping maximize comfort.
NOTE: DriveGuard Plus run-flat tires are only recommended for vehicles that are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.
El neumático DriveGuard Plus de Bridgestone pertenece a la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Toda Estación y fue diseñado para conductores de autos sedán, cupé, CUV y vehículos utilitarios deportivos (SUV, por sus siglas en inglés), que buscan mayor lujo con neumáticos rueda flat (soportan el peso del vehículo sin la necesdidad de aire), además de mejorar la tracción durante las estaciones del año, incluyendo superficies con poca nieve.
El DriveGuard Plus posee la tecnología rueda flat de última generación de Bridgestone, ideal para neumáticos de repuesto en vehículos equipados con sistemas de control de presión de aire (TPMS, por sus siglas en inglés) que hayan venido o no con neumáticos rueda flat de fábrica. Esta capacidad adicional, proporciona la tranquilidad y flexibilidad que el neumático seguirá rodando, luego de experimentar un pinchazo, hasta 50 millas a una velocidad de 50 mph.
El compuesto de caucho durable para toda estación es moldeado en un patrón simétrico con tacos o bloques en el hombro externo más rígidos, para proporcionar mayor estabilidad al tomar curvas y frenar. La sección interna se enfoca en proporcionar tracción durante climas inclementes. Canales circunferenciales con un ángulo de inclinación de cero grados y ranuras abiertas en los hombros son utilizadas para ayudar a aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Pequeñas ranuras profundas ayudan a mantener tracción sobre superficies resbalosas durante el ciclo de vida del neumático, a la vez de proporcionar bordes adherentes consistentes que mejoran la tracción en condiciones invernales.
La construcción interna del DriveGuard Plus cuenta con correas gemelas de acero y una capa de nailon, sobre una estructura durable de dos capas de poliéster. Las paredes o flancos son reforzados para soportar el peso del vehículo luego de un pinchazo. El diseño innovador de Bridgestone, "Cooling Fin" ayuda a disipar el calor generado cuando no hay presión de aire, permitiendo minimizar la construcción rígida de las paredes requeridas en diseños tradicionales en neumáticos rueda flat, esto, también ayuda a maximizar el confort.
NOTA: Los neumáticos rueda flat DriveGuard Plus son recomendados solamente para vehículos que cuentan con un sistema de control de presión de aire.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 01/01/24 (1 of 3)
Treadwear:5 Years / 65,000 Miles Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:90 Day Buy & Try Guarantee (1)
Additional Information:(1) Purchase four or more, full refund or exchange
Notes
See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus (2:21)
The DriveGuard Plus is Bridgestone’s newest run flat Grand Touring All-Season tire designed to eliminate the traditional tradeoffs. We tested it against some of the best touring tires to see how it stands up.
Ratings highlight excellence in the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus, with strong scores (8-10) across key categories. Comfort stands out for its smooth ride and low noise, praised by many drivers. Treadwear receives consistent praise, with many noting impressive tread life. Winter traction earns positive marks for snowy conditions, though ice scores show occasional variability (6-8 range). Wet traction shines with reliable grip and hydroplaning resistance, backed by high 9-10 ratings. Dry traction excels as a standout strength, described as responsive and confidence-inspiring. As a grand touring all-season tire, it delivers balanced performance for year-round driving, aligning well with its intended use.
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193 customers mention "Wet Traction"
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11 negative
Customers rate the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus highly for wet traction, with most scores between 8-10. High marks highlight confident wet braking and reliable grip, aligning well with its all-season design. A few 7s suggest minor variability, but overall performance excels in rainy conditions.
March 18, 2025(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5
better ride overall - especially wet traction - than the OE tires
better ride overall - especially wet traction - than the OE tires
Vehicle: 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA Driving Style: Spirited
...Tires feel more stable in wet conditions than previous summer rft...
Finally, an all weather rft with a decent ride. Tires feel more stable in wet conditions than previous summer rft. Hopefully, production has met the demand. The wait for the tire was prolonged in 2022. Worth the wait.
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335i Sedan Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: COLLEGE PARK, GA Driving Style: Average
great tires, work well in... any kind id wet weather
great tires, work well in snow, ice, and any kind id wet weather
Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Sienna AWD LE Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: RAYTOWN, MO Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate the DriveGuard Plus' winter traction highly, with scores 8-10 in snow and deep snow. Some variability in ice grip (scores 5-9), but overall strong performance in all-season winter conditions.
February 01, 2025(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5
...They are great all around tires so if you live anywhere with seasonal snow these are great... Really good in the wet and confident in snow.
These tires have been my choice the last 3 times I needed tires. They are great all around tires so if you live anywhere with seasonal snow these are great. Everyday driving great grip,you won’t have a problem if you like to drive fast but probably not best choice for track. Really good in the wet and confident in snow.
Vehicle: 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan Base Model Staggered Tires Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WEST ISLIP, NY Driving Style: Spirited
I have not driven in snow or winter weather yet...
I purchased 4 Bridgestone Drive Guard Plus tires in late March'24 to replace 3 worn-out Continental (run flat) ProContact GX SSRs on my C43 AMG; installed by the dealership, after 500 miles this is my initial assessment. They possess a noticeably more comfortable ride than the OEM Continentals, they were a little too comfortable. The sidewalls flexed a little too much during cornering. I began to worry that this set would not deliver the handling my car was designed for. I added 3 pounds of air pressure to each tire and the handling showed marked improvement. (pressure was increased from 39 to 42 lbs) I have not driven in snow or winter weather yet. Dry traction performance is equal to the best tires in its category. I'm unsure about the durability because the front tires already show a little feathering on the tread's outer edge. I measured the tread depth at 9/32 on all 4 tires. Wet traction and resistance to hydroplaning are also equal to the best tires in its comparative set. Note: tires on high-performance cars rarely reach their mileage guarantee, so I don't expect to keep these for 65,000 miles. I'm giving them 4 out of 5 stars. If you desire a more comfortable ride than a brand-new sports car has, this is the tire for you. If you desire to maintain razor-sharp, firm handling, get something with a stiffer sidewall. I purchased them for the added tread life and slightly better value than the Continentals.
Vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Sedan Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: HEBRON, KY Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate the DriveGuard Plus's dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting responsive handling and reliable grip. A few ratings in the 7-8 range still reflect strong performance for all-season touring.
September 02, 2024(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...Dry traction is very good...
These tires are a huge upgrade to the first generation of these tires. The ride comfort (although still stiff, as it is a run-flat tire) and wet traction is much improved over the previous generation. Dry traction is very good. We will see in time how long they last.
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: STOW, OH Driving Style: Spirited
...i am very pleased with the performance of these tires for ride, quiet, traction wet & dry and tread wear...
These particular tires were recommended to me by Gio at Tire Rack as the best suited and best value for my specific model of BMW. This is the second set of identical tires I've put on this car. i am very pleased with the performance of these tires for ride, quiet, traction wet & dry and tread wear.
Well done Bridgestone
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 128i Convertible Base Model Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BLUFFTON, SC Driving Style: Average
...They provide a smooth/soft ride with crisp handling (not too mushy)...
These tires a great. They provide a smooth/soft ride with crisp handling (not too mushy). Overall fantastic balance of comfort and control.
Vehicle: 2011 MINI Countryman Cooper S Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PALO ALTO, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus for excellent ride comfort and noise reduction, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High ratings highlight a smooth, quiet driving experience, aligning perfectly with Grand Touring All-Season expectations. A few lower scores note occasional harshness but don't detract from overwhelmingly positive feedback.
June 07, 2025(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
...Transformed the ride and comfort. No noise - highly recommend!...
Best tires I’ve had on the x1. Totally transformed the ride and comfort. No noise - highly recommend! You won’t be sorry if you buy these…
Vehicle: 2019 BMW X1 xDrive28i Runflat Tires Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: MURRYSVILLE, PA Driving Style: Easy Going
...I would not say ride quality is very much refined like a non run-flat. But, with the run-flat tech and this level of comfort, I can easily recommend to anyone looking for run-flats with comfort. Currently, No other run-flat tire can match comfort, noise, ride quality of the Bridgestone Driveguard Plus...
Way better in every way than the Good Year Eagle Sport that were on when purchased the car. I would not say ride quality is very much refined like a non run-flat. But, with the run-flat tech and this level of comfort, I can easily recommend to anyone looking for run-flats with comfort. Currently, No other run-flat tire can match comfort, noise, ride quality of the Bridgestone Driveguard Plus. Tire noise is very low. Its like day/night when compared with the good year O.E tires. Well done!!
Vehicle: 2022 BMW 530i xDrive Sedan Runflat Tires Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Mostly City Location: WESTERVILLE, OH Driving Style: Easy Going
Most customers rate treadwear as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting long-lasting performance. While a few note lower scores, the DriveGuard Plus excels in all-season tread life, meeting Grand Touring expectations for reliable wear resistance over time.
September 12, 2023(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...Quiet,responsive and better than average tread wear for a run flat product...
Better ride quality than OE tires. Quiet,responsive and better than average tread wear for a run flat product. Overall an 8/10.
Vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 4MATIC Sedan Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CALIFON, NJ Driving Style: Average
...Sienna is a heavy vehicle that eats through tires. I was never able to get more than 30K out of a tire before. These lasted 42K and had some life left (I do not run to legal minimum, and prefer to change at 4/32)...
This is by far the best RFT tire I had on this car. Sienna is a heavy vehicle that eats through tires. I was never able to get more than 30K out of a tire on it before. These lasted 42K and had some life left (I do not run to legal minimum, and prefer to change at 4/32). However, this longevity does not come at the expense of comfort, performance, etc. Mind you - this is a minivan, so I am not expecting track performance, but I still need decent handling and comfort. I never felt limited by the tires - only by the size and weight of the car itself. I am comparing this tire with other BS RFT (Dueller, Turanza) as well as Conti RFT.
Just replaced with a fresh set of DriveGuard Plus.
Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Sienna AWD Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 42,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: NEW YORK, NY Driving Style: Average
...They have better manners than the original Bridgestones and are wearing very well. I expect them to last 50-60,000 miles.
Options for run flat tires in this size are very limited, so choosing this tire was the best option available. They have better manners than the original Bridgestones and are wearing very well. I expect them to last 50-60,000 miles.
Vehicle: 2021 Infiniti QX50 FWD Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: SARASOTA, FL Driving Style: Spirited
Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus (2:21)
The DriveGuard Plus is Bridgestone’s newest run flat Grand Touring All-Season tire designed to eliminate the traditional tradeoffs. We tested it against some of the best touring tires to see how it stands up.
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