Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite Road Tire

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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"Designed for speed…durable and resistant to punctures"

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Features

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.

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Specs

Size	700C x 23mm	700C x 25mm	700C x 28mm
Diameter	700C	700C	700C
Width	23mm	25mm	28mm
TPI	120 TPI	120 TPI	120 TPI
Durometer	60a/57a	60a/57a	60a/57a
Bead	Folding	Folding	Folding
Type	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher
Max pressure	125psi	125psi	112psi
ETRTO	23-622	25-622	28-622
Tread	Slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick
Construction	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite
Studdable	No	No	No
Weight	190g	210g	225g

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