Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite Reflective Road Tire

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All-New AW3 Road Tires

AW3 is a performance road tire with best in class defense against flats and confident, long lasting tread for all conditions.

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"A long-lasting tread and traction suitable for any season"

"The new generation brings things to another level: a whopping 78% better protection against punctures"

"These reinforced tires blend advanced puncture protection with a high-performance road tire"

"Trek knows winter riding. You can tell by their specs"

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Features

A longer-lasting tread life and flat protection that’s best-in-class and 78% better than its predecessor makes the all-new AW3 is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it road tire.

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Updated Hard-Case Lite features a nylon/aramid sub-tread weave for a lively road feel with best-in-class protection in a lightweight tire.

AW3 tires are made with a proprietary long-life rubber compound that’s durable and fast-rolling on any road surface.

AW3’s lightly treaded design gives you extra traction and cornering confidence on fast road rides and commutes.

Rain or shine, AW3 performs. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it road tire for all weather conditions.

AW3 Hard-Case Lite and Hard-Case models are available in four sizes from 25c – 38c for road riders and commuters.

Reflective sidewalls add proven visibility in low light conditions by accentuating the strong contrast between a moving tire and a dark environment.

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Specs

Size	700C x 25mm	700C x 28mm	700C x 32mm	700C x 38mm
Diameter	700C	700C	700C	700C
Width	25mm	28mm	32mm	38mm
TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI	60 TPI
Durometer	60a	60a	60a	60a
Bead	Folding	Folding	Folding	Folding
Type	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher	Clincher
Minimum pressure	90psi	60psi	45psi	35psi
Max pressure	125psi	115psi	95psi	80psi
ETRTO	25-622	28-622	32-622	38-622
Tread	Semi-slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick	Semi-slick
Construction	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite	Hard-Case Lite
Studdable	No	No	No	No
Sealant volume	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Weight	265g	305g	340g	460g

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Leading puncture protection

Hard-Case Lite

TR-Endure compound

Confidence on any road

All-weather performance

Multiple sizes options

Added visibility

30-Day Unconditional Guarantee

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