Bridgestone 700 R16 116N 12PR R230 2024

Bridgestone R230 700 R16 116N 12PR is a commercial radial tyre designed for light trucks and working vehicles operating primarily on paved roads. It combines a heavy-duty 12PR construction with Bridgestone's V-Steel rib tread design and a special carbon compound to support load carrying, handling, wear resistance and wet-road grip. The 116N service description corresponds to a maximum load capacity of 1,250 kg per tyre and a maximum rated speed of 140 km/h. Bridgestone identifies the R230 as an all-position radial tyre for light trucks travelling on highways and at higher speeds. 

About Bridgestone R230 700 R16 116N 12PR

The R230 is a road-oriented commercial tyre developed for light-truck applications where durability, load capacity and predictable road behaviour are important. Its V-Steel rib tread design is intended to provide responsive handling and strong wear resistance, while the special carbon compound is designed to support grip and longer tyre life. The 700 R16 12PR specification is a traditional commercial fitment suited to compatible working vehicles. 

700 R16 Tyre Size

The 700 R16 designation identifies a traditional 7.00-inch nominal commercial tyre size with radial construction and compatibility with a 16-inch wheel. Unlike metric passenger-car sizing such as 225/55 R17, the 700 R16 format does not use an aspect-ratio percentage in its designation. This size should be matched directly to the vehicle manufacturer's specified tyre and rim requirements.

116N Load and Speed Rating

The 116 load index corresponds to a maximum load capacity of 1,250 kg per tyre under the applicable operating conditions. The N speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 140 km/h. The 12PR designation identifies the tyre's commercial ply-rating classification and indicates a heavy-duty construction intended for higher load requirements. The vehicle manufacturer's axle, tyre and load specifications should always be followed. 

Wet Road Performance

The Bridgestone R230 is designed for road use with a tread configuration intended to provide safe handling in wet conditions. Bridgestone highlights wet handling as one of the tyre's performance benefits, while the tread construction is designed to maintain dependable contact with paved surfaces during commercial operatio.

Dry Road Grip and Stability

The R230 uses a V-Steel rib tread design developed for responsive handling and strong wear resistance. Its special carbon compound is intended to improve grip and contribute to long service life, making the tyre suitable for light trucks that regularly operate on highways and other paved roads. 

All-Season Use

The R230 is listed for all-season commercial use in available product specifications and is designed primarily for highway and paved-road applications. It is intended for compatible light trucks and commercial vehicles rather than passenger-car applications. Specific winter markings such as 3PMSF or M+S are not confirmed for this exact 700 R16 116N 12PR specification. 

Comfort and Noise

The R230 is engineered primarily around commercial durability, load carrying, handling and wear resistance rather than low-profile passenger-car comfort. A verified external rolling-noise value or EU noise classification for the exact 700 R16 116N 12PR specification is not confirmed.

2024 Production

The requested tyre is specified as a 2024 production tyre. Available product information identifies the 700 R16 R230 as made in Japan. The exact manufacturing week should be verified from the DOT or manufacturing-date marking on the individual tyre sidewall. 

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Bridgestone R230 700 R16 116N 12PR is suitable for compatible light trucks and commercial vehicles requiring a traditional 16-inch commercial tyre with a 1,250 kg per-tyre load capacity, N speed rating and 12PR heavy-duty construction. It is particularly suited to road and highway applications where load carrying, wear resistance and predictable handling are important.