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Bridgestone Blizzak DM V2 225/65 R18 103S
Bridgestone
Blizzak DM V2
225/65 R18 103S
Bridgestone - Premium tyre manufacturer from Japan, top quality at premium-class prices.
- Manufacturer description
- Tire Label
- General Product Safety (GPSR)
Delticom description
The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is a premium winter tyre designed for off-road vehicles and passenger cars. This tyre provides reliable grip on any type of surface and effectively handles obstacles such as deep, loose snow or thick ice crusts. The tyre has been in production since 2014, and the manufacturer has conducted many tests and trials on this winter tyre. It has demonstrated excellent results in all conditions, making it suitable for extreme driving in winter off-road situations.
Advantages of the Blizzak DM-V2 winter tyre:
- Improved handling thanks to a wider contact patch area on a flat tread profile.
- Grip on all surfaces due to the directional tread pattern and moisture-absorbing Multi-Cell Compound.
- Durability due to the multi-layer sidewall structure and reinforced tread shoulders.
To ensure solid traction, the Blizzak DM-V2’s tread is designed with snow traps and a system of intersecting channels. One standout feature is the angle of the drainage grooves, specifically designed to quickly clear away water and slush. The wide blocks in the tread’s shoulder areas have notches that boost grip, even in deep snow. Plus, the number of sipes (those little slits in the tread) has been increased for even better performance. These sipes not only add stiffness and grip but also allow the tread pattern to go as deep as 10mm without affecting handling.
The tyre also uses an updated version of the Multi-Cell Compound, which absorbs moisture from the road even more efficiently. This upgrade dramatically improves grip on icy surfaces, especially in lighter frosts down to -5 degrees Celsius. And if you're worried about a long break-in period, don't be! The Blizzak DM-V2 only needs about 200 kilometres to activate all the micropores, compared to the 2,000 kilometres it took with the previous model.
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The Tire Labeling Ordinance specifies the information requirements on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise from tires. In addition, reference is made to the winter properties of the product.
The EU 1222/2009 regulation that has been in force since November 1st, 2012 has been revised and will be replaced by regulation EU 2020/740 from May 1st, 2021; From this point on, new requirements apply. The rating classes for fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been adjusted. The manufacturer's product data sheets stored in the EU database can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. Information on snow grip and ice grip is also newly included for tires that meet these criteria.
The following tires are exempt from the regulation: - tires that are designed exclusively for installation on vehicles that were first registered before October 1, 1990 - retreaded tires (until a corresponding extension of EU VO 2020/740 has taken place) - professional off - Road tires - Racing tires - Tires with additional devices to improve traction, eg studded tires - T-type emergency tires - Tires with a permissible speed below 80 km/h - Tires for rims with a nominal diameter ≤ 254 mm or ≥ 635 mm
The criteria and evaluation classes at a glance
fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption depends on the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, the driving conditions and the driving style of the driver. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tire is divided into classes A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).
If a vehicle is completely equipped with class A tires, a consumption reduction of up to 7.5%* is possible compared to class E tyres. In the case of commercial vehicles, it can even be higher.
(Source: European Commission Impact Assessment
* when measured according to the test methods set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your own driving style and can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency.
wet grip
Wet grip is divided into classes A (shortest braking distance) - E (longest braking distance).
If a car is equipped with class A tires, compared to class E tires, a braking distance of up to 18 m can be reduced when braking from 80 km/h (on a road surface with average grip).*
*Source: wdk Economic Association of the German Rubber Industry eV
Please note:
Traffic safety depends to a large extent on your own driving style. The stopping distances must always be observed. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve wet grip.
External rolling noise
The noise emitted by a tire affects the overall volume of the vehicle and affects not only your own driving comfort, but also the noise pollution of the environment. In the EU tire label, the external rolling noise is divided into 3 classes from A (lowest rolling noise) - C (highest rolling noise), measured in decibels (dB) and compared with the European noise emission limit values for external tire rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" indicates that the tire's external rolling noise is more than 3 dB below the EU limit value in force until 2016.
B
The "B" classification means that the tyre's external rolling noise is up to 3 dB below or equal to the EU limit value in force until 2016.
C
The classification "C" indicates that the specified limit value is exceeded.
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