The all-new R3 Hard-Case Lite road tire rolls faster, with added traction, and a longer-lasting tread. The proprietary TR-Speed compound and updated Hard-Case Lite puncture protection increase both speed and durability while the lightly treaded design adds traction. With R3 you get a faster road racing tire that delivers added confidence through every corner.
Product details
- Designed for speed, traction, and durability while racing and road riding
- Proprietary TR-Speed compound provides confident, fast-rolling performance
- Hard-Case Lite with improved Nylon105 beaker belt provides lightweight puncture protection, great ride feel, and extra durability
- Fast-rolling, lightly-treaded design adds traction and confidence
- Low rolling resistance and excellent cornering grip
- Tread styling gets more aggressive as size increases to better suit intended use
Faster, Longer Lasting, and Fewer Flats
The all-new R3 is one tire that can do it all. Fast enough for race day, yet durable enough for every day, the R3 is your go to road tire for great ride feel and lasting performance. Rethinking our research and design resulted in new proprietary compounds and technologies for a do-it-all road tire that rolls faster, lasts longer, and better protects against flats.
Watch video
if (typeof dataLayer !== "undefined") {
dataLayer.push({
"ecommerce": {
"currency": "USD",
"impressions": [
{
"id": "25926",
"name": "Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite TLR Road Tire",
"price": "69.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 1
}
,
{
"id": "32162",
"name": "Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite Road Tire",
"price": "64.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 2
}
,
{
"id": "32163",
"name": "Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Road Tire",
"price": "64.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 3
}
,
{
"id": "38201",
"name": "Pirelli P ZERO Race Road Tire",
"price": "79.9",
"brand": "Pirelli",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 4
}
,
{
"id": "24706",
"name": "Bontrager GR1 Team Issue Gravel Tire",
"price": "69.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 5
}
,
{
"id": "23611",
"name": "Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Tire",
"price": "69.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 6
}
,
{
"id": "38203",
"name": "Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR Road Tire",
"price": "79.9",
"brand": "Pirelli",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 7
}
,
{
"id": "27288",
"name": "Continental Competition Tubular Road Tire",
"price": "134.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 8
}
,
{
"id": "12295",
"name": "Bontrager R4 320 Tubular Road Tire",
"price": "109.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black_tan",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 9
}
,
{
"id": "40458",
"name": "Continental Grand Prix 5000 S Tubeless Road Tire",
"price": "99.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 10
}
,
{
"id": "38184",
"name": "Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR Road Tire",
"price": "94.9",
"brand": "Pirelli",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 11
}
,
{
"id": "25275",
"name": "Schwalbe G-One 700c Road Tire",
"price": "89.99",
"brand": "Schwalbe",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 12
}
,
{
"id": "12300",
"name": "Bontrager R4 320 Handmade Clincher Road Tire",
"price": "84.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black_tan",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 13
}
,
{
"id": "23397",
"name": "Bontrager R4 Classics Hard-Case Lite Road Tire",
"price": "84.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black_tan",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 14
}
,
{
"id": "33398",
"name": "Challenge Strada Bianca Pro Handmade Tubeless Gravel Tire",
"price": "84.99",
"brand": "Challenge",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black_tan",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 15
}
,
{
"id": "40829",
"name": "Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR Reflective Road Tire",
"price": "84.9",
"brand": "Pirelli",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 16
}
,
{
"id": "29050",
"name": "Continental Grand Prix 5000 Road Tire",
"price": "82.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 17
}
,
{
"id": "27282",
"name": "Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Road Tire",
"price": "79.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 18
}
,
{
"id": "21739",
"name": "Challenge Strada Bianca Pro Handmade Road Tire",
"price": "74.99",
"brand": "Challenge",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black_tan",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 19
}
,
{
"id": "27289",
"name": "Continental Sprinter Tubular Road Tire",
"price": "74.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 20
}
,
{
"id": "27285",
"name": "Continental Gator Hardshell Road Tire",
"price": "69.95",
"brand": "Continental Tire",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 21
}
,
{
"id": "12328",
"name": "Bontrager CX0 TLR Cyclocross Tire",
"price": "64.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 22
}
,
{
"id": "12588",
"name": "Bontrager CX3 TLR Cyclocross Tire",
"price": "64.99",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tires",
"variant": "black",
"list": "More Options",
"position": 23
}
]
}
});
}
Leading speed, confidence, and durability make the R3 Hard-Case Light Road Tire perfectly suitable for race day or everyday.
Bontrager's proprietary TR Speed Compound rolls faster. We went back to the drawing board and totally reworked our rubber compound to deliver a tire that is faster in the lab and faster on the road.
The updated tread design, casing construction, and all-new TR-Speed Compound deliver the perfect blend of speed, traction, and tread life. Detailed testing shows significant improvement in wear rate so you can get that new tire feel for longer—lots longer.
The improved Hard-Case Lite Puncture Protection adds in a Nylon105 breaker belt that offers increased protection against flats while maintaining a supple, smooth-rolling ride feel.
The R3's lightly treaded casing adds traction and cornering confidence. As the tire size increases the traction becomes more pronounced, perfect for aligning tire size with intended use.
If for any reason you're not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.
Learn more
Well teach you how to fix a flat, set your wheels up tubeless, and more.
Learn how
We’ll help you pick the right tires for however and wherever you ride.
Find your tire
The right tire can make every ride better! Find the best tire for however and wherever you ride.
Find your tire
if (typeof dataLayer !== "undefined") {
dataLayer.push({
"ecommerce": {
"currency": "",
"impressions": [
{
"id": "23999",
"name": "Bontrager Flare RT Rear Bike Light",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike lights",
"list": "",
"position": 1
}
,
{
"id": "23709",
"name": "Bontrager Ion 200 RT Front Bike Light",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike lights",
"list": "",
"position": 2
}
,
{
"id": "25362",
"name": "Bontrager Specter WaveCel Cycling Helmet",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike helmets",
"list": "",
"position": 3
}
,
{
"id": "22371",
"name": "Bontrager Comp Road Pedal Set",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike pedals",
"list": "",
"position": 4
}
,
{
"id": "21829",
"name": "Bontrager RIDEtime Cycling Computer",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike computers & GPS",
"list": "",
"position": 5
}
,
{
"id": "25254",
"name": "Bontrager Standard Presta Valve Bicycle Tube",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike tubes & tubeless bike tire accessories",
"list": "",
"position": 6
}
,
{
"id": "13675",
"name": "Bontrager Ballista Road Cycling Shoe",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Road bike shoes",
"list": "",
"position": 7
}
,
{
"id": "25484",
"name": "Bontrager Elite Water Bottle Cage",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Bike water bottles & cages",
"list": "",
"position": 8
}
,
{
"id": "14972",
"name": "Bontrager Circuit Cycling Glove",
"price": "",
"brand": "Bontrager",
"category": "Fingerless cycling gloves",
"list": "",
"position": 9
}
]
}
});
}
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and pricing. Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail prices.
Weights are based off pre-production products at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
var pr_merchant_user_id = "";
var pr_merchant_user_email = "";
var pr_api_key = "87b3f2f0-f542-43f9-bf33-10c41cffcb73";
var pr_locale = "en_US";
var pr_merchant_group_id = "10250";
var pr_merchant_id = "4404";
var pr_page_id = "27590";
if (pr_page_id === undefined || pr_page_id === null || pr_page_id.trim() === "") {
// default to sku if poerreviewid is null
pr_page_id = "27590";
}
var pr_write_review = "/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-components/bike-tires/road-bike-tires/bontrager-r3-hard-case-lite-road-tire/p/27590/writeReview?";
var pr_product_name = "Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite Road Tire";
var pr_product_url = "https://www.trekbikes.com/p/" + "27590" + "/";
var pr_product_image = "//trek.scene7.com/is/image/TrekBicycleProducts/BontragerR3HardCaseLite_27590_A_Primary?wid=690&hei=690&fmt=png8-alpha&qlt=80,1&op_usm=0,0,0,0&iccEmbed=0&cache=on,on";
if (pr_product_image && !pr_product_image.startsWith("http")) {
pr_product_image = "https:" + pr_product_image;
}
var pr_product_description = pr_product_name;
var pr_product_category_name = "Bike tires";
var pr_product_manufacturer_id = "27590";
var pr_product_upc = "601842063958";
var pr_product_brand_name = "Bontrager";
var pr_product_price = "";
var pr_product_in_stock = "";
window.pwr = window.pwr || function () {
(pwr.q = pwr.q || []).push(arguments);
};
