All-season tire handling Updated September 2026

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus review

Name: Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
Brand: Bridgestone

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 78% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 73 · 444 reviews analysed

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Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among all-season tires. 444 owner reviews rate it 73 out of 100. 45% would buy it again.

Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz

#run-flat capability#tread life and wear#road noise and comfort#wet traction performance#EV efficiency and range

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

73/100

From 444 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 45%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Noise

Overall noise

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 444 owner reviews found online.

The Bridgestone DriveGuard+ is generally well-received as a dependable grand touring run-flat tire, offering drivers peace of mind, improved wet traction, and often a quieter ride compared to other OEM run-flats. However, user experiences vary significantly regarding tread longevity and aggressive handling, with some reporting faster-than-expected wear.

Pros

Excellent wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
Peace of mind provided by dependable run-flat capability
Quieter and more comfortable ride compared to many competing OEM run-flat tires
Good daily driving stability and steering response for commuter vehicles

Cons

Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan than expected by some users
Reduced dry grip and cornering performance compared to dedicated summer or performance tires
Stiffer ride quality and occasional tramlining on grooved highways
High price point relative to traditional non-run-flat alternatives

Worth knowing

Owners of vehicles without spare tires (such as BMWs, Minis, and certain EVs like the Chevy Bolt) heavily rely on these as a practical run-flat replacement.
Drivers of heavier SUVs and minivans reported mixed results regarding tread longevity, with some experiencing rapid front-axle wear.
Enthusiast drivers note that while these tires perform well for daily commutes, they lack the high-speed lateral grip of dedicated summer grand touring tires on cars like the BMW 3-Series.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth	9/32″
UTQG	500 - 640 A A
Treadwear warranty	65,000 mi
Sidewall	Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure	44 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/45 R17	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
205/55 R17	Amazon
215/45 R17	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
215/55 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
225/55 R17	Amazon
225/60 R17	Amazon
225/65 R17	Amazon
235/65 R17	Amazon
245/45 R17	Amazon
225/40 R18	Amazon
225/45 R18	Amazon
225/50 R18	Amazon
225/60 R18	Amazon
235/40 R18	Amazon
235/45 R18	Amazon
235/50 R18	Amazon
235/55 R18	Amazon
235/60 R18	Amazon
245/40 R18	Amazon
245/45 R18	Amazon
245/50 R18	Amazon
245/60 R18	Amazon
255/35 R18	Amazon
255/40 R18	Amazon
255/55 R18	Amazon
265/60 R18	Amazon
225/40 R19	Amazon
235/50 R19	Amazon
235/55 R19	Amazon
245/40 R19	Amazon
245/45 R19	Amazon
245/50 R19	Amazon
245/55 R19	Amazon
255/50 R19	Amazon
265/50 R19	Amazon
235/50 R20	Amazon
255/45 R20	Amazon
275/45 R20	Amazon
275/55 R20	Amazon
285/40 R20	Amazon
285/45 R20	Amazon
285/45 R21	Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community opinion on the Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is mixed with positive aspects regarding comfort, noise levels, and tread life compared to standard run-flats and OEM tires. However, potential buyers and users express concerns about wet traction, EV efficiency and rolling resistance, and the advisability of mixing them with the older discontinued DriveGuard generation.

r/tires ·1 upvote

“Pair bridgestone driveguard with driveguard plus I had my car's front tires replaced 4 months ago (bridgestone driveguard) and got a sidewall gash in one of them. Is it okay to replace it with driveguard plus (driveguards have been discontinued) while keeping the other front tire driveguard only? Read more”

2023-10-02

teslamotorsclub.com

“Update on these Driveguard plus tires. Almost 2 years old now, just did its second tire rotation. Total distance about 24000, km( 14,900 miles). All tires measured about 7/32 tread left. Much better than the original OEM Michelan tires. No tire issues encountered.”

2026-05-28

macheforum.com ·1 upvote

“I did see a thread on here with the owner complaining about how much Bridgestone Driveguard tires lowered the efficiency of his car. His car is a select but with the 18" tire option like the CR1 he says 20% range loss. I won't dispute what he is saying it could be because the Driveguard is heavy and not low rolling resistance. All the run flats I have driven have had poor driving dynamics.”

2024-09-01

r/tires ·2 upvotes

“Bridgestone Driveguard Plus - can't find them anywhere Our Mercedes A220 came with Pirelli run flat tires and they already need to be replaced after 25000 miles. I was told that the Bridgestone Driveguard Plus tires have a much better tread life but I can't find them in stock anywhere. Does anyone know why they are out of stock and are there any other run flat options with better tread life?”

2024-02-16

teslamotorsclub.com ·2 upvotes

“Just had my first long range drive with these run flat tires. I was expecting a range hit ( new tires+ being run flat tires) but was surprised at how they performed. They were quieter than my OEM MXM4 Michelins and the energy use was 133 Wh/km (215 Wh/mi) which is as good or a bit better than the Michelins ( with 4/32” tread). Temperature was 20 C ( 68F). The Michelins used to run about 150 Wh/km when they were new. When I put on the old Driveguard RFT on my Chevy Volt a few years ago I had a 10% range hit when the tires were new but it settled out to just a few % after the tires were broken in.”

2024-10-01

Sentiment breakdown

Positive16%

Mixed5%

Negative11%

Neutral68%

Top themes

#run-flat capability#tread life and wear#road noise and comfort#wet traction performance#EV efficiency and range#mixing with original DriveGuard

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