Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus 235/50R18 97V A/S All Season Tire Fits: 2013-19 Ford Escape Titanium, 2013-15 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus

OVERVIEW

The Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus is a touring, all season tire manufactured for passenger and crossover vehicles. This model has some high performance sizes as well. Bridgestone offers a 70,000 miles treadwear warranty with specific sizes of this model.

The tire promotes first-rate all weather traction. The combination of the tread pattern and the all season compound enhances the dry, wet and winter weather road gripping ability. The compound does not lose its traction in colder temperatures, while the tire maintains its gripping ability. The ensured road grip boosts the driving security all year. The optimized tread block design’s full depth grooves effectively resist hydroplaning by eliminating water and slush from below the tire’s footprint.

The special tire compound used in the tire’s manufacture manages to decrease its rolling resistance. This is achieved as the compound lowers the tire’s overall weight, which eases the driving pressure off the tire. The rolling resistance is the force affecting the tire that determines how much energy the vehicle needs to keep the tires in motion. The decreased levels of rolling resistance ensure reduced levels of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the vehicle. In this manner, the tire is fuel efficient and environmentally friendly at the same time. The rolling resistance also manages to slow the tread wear rate down significantly. This, along with the optimized tread pattern’s even distribution of the forces of acceleration, cornering and braking, extend the tread life and the tire usability as the tread wear remains regular and lasts longer.

The Ecopia H/L 422 Plus guarantees excellent controllability. The tread area maintains constant road contact which enhances the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. This ensures better control over the vehicle and promotes a safer drive. The steering becomes quick and precise in its responsiveness to the driver’s commands, while the tire’s structure is secured against the driving pressure affecting it. The tread design’s shoulder tread blocks increase the number of biting edges that firmly grip the road surface in all weather. The extra biting edges upgrade the cornering and maneuvering capability, promoting a safer driving experience.

Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.

More details

Tire season

All-Season

Manufacturer

Bridgestone

Tire width

235 mm

Tire load range

Standard Load

Tire load index

97

Vehicle fitment type

Universal

Warranty distance

70000 miles

Is run flat

N

Overall diameter

27.3 in

Tire speed rating

V

Vehicle type

Car

Tire size

235/50R18

Construction type

Radial

Electric vehicle tire

N

Wheel diameter

18 in

Flotation tire

N

Maximum vehicle rim width

8.5 in

Uniform tire quality grade (utqg)

700AA

Features

Wet or Dry, Low Maintenance, All-Weather, Universal Fit

Items included

Tire Only

Minimum vehicle rim width

6.5 in

Total count

1

Vehicle class designator

P

Tire location

All-Position Tire

Tire sidewall style

Black Sidewall

Tire terrain

Highway Terrain

Tire diameter

18 in

Compatible cars

Ford Escape Titanium, Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, Chevrolet Impala LTZ, Chevrolet Impala Eco, Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ, Chevrolet Impala LT, Buick LaCrosse Base, Buick LaCrosse CXS, Buick Regal CXL, Buick LaCrosse Leather, Buick LaCrosse Sport Touring, BMW X3 3.0si, Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic, Cadillac CTS Base, Hyundai Genesis 3.8, BMW X3 2.5i, Lexus LS460 L, Hyundai Genesis 4.6, Buick LaCrosse Essence, Volkswagen Tiguan Sport, Lincoln MKC Base, Chevrolet Impala Limited LTZ, Audi Q3 Technik, Buick Regal Premium, Cadillac CTS Performance

Tire type

Passenger Car Tires, Touring Tires

Model

004493

Tread depth

10/32

Maximum inflation pressure

51 psi

Tire aspect ratio

50

Tire treadwear rating

700