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Overview

Lighter, faster, and longer lasting

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

  1. Designed for speed, traction, and durability while racing and road riding
  2. Proprietary TR-Speed compound provides confident, fast-rolling performance
  3. Hard-Case Lite with improved Nylon105 beaker belt provides lightweight puncture protection, great ride feel, and extra durability
  4. Fast-rolling, lightly-treaded design adds traction and confidence
  5. Low rolling resistance and excellent cornering grip
  6. Tread styling gets more aggressive as size increases to better suit intended use
R3 Tire Product Overview

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.

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"Truly impressive gains"

"Tires that are as ready to line up on race day as they are to bang out big days all season long as your everyday tire"

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"Up there with the best"

"Protection against punctures all without sacrificing suppleness or road feel"

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"Best road tyres of 2020"

"Designed for speed…durable and resistant to punctures"

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"A tire for every conceivable sub-discipline of cycling"

"It’s the cornering sections that differentiate the new R3 from the rest"

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Features

Race day and everyday

Leading speed, confidence, and durability make the R3 Hard-Case Light Road Tire perfectly suitable for race day or everyday.

Faster rolling

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.

More miles

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.

Fewer flats

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.

Added traction

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.

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