Ecopia EP422 Plus

About the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus

All-Season Passenger Car Touring tire.

Features

* NanoPro-Tech* Fuel saver sidewall compound* Silica* Recycled ground rubber* Circumferential grooves* Eco efficiency* 70,000 Mile Treadwear Limited Warranty (certain limitations and restrictions apply)* Platinum Pact Limited Warranty* 90-Day Buy and Try Guarantee

Benefits

* Significantly improves rolling resistance* Greater fuel-efficiency and CO2 reduction * Improves traction and handling in wet conditions by increasing flexibility of tread compound* Made from ground-up post consumer tires, it contributes to 5% of the tread compound* Help channel water out of the footprint area to improve resistance to hydroplaning

Understanding the 205/65R16 size

In the size code 205/65R16, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 65% of the width, or roughly 133.3 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26.5".

The load index 95 means each tire supports up to 1,521 lbs — about 6,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 640 A A. The treadwear grade of 640 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $128.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $515.96. That is about 19% above the average of the 73 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $7.37 per 1,000 miles across the set.