Bridgestone Weatherpeak 265/60R18 110V BSW

Bridgestone Weatherpeak Product Description

This listing is for new Bridgestone Weatherpeak 265/60R18 110V BSW Tires. Manufacturer part number: 014253.

The Bridgestone Weatherpeak is an all-weather tire, which is a different category from an all-season, and the difference is the entire point. It carries 3PMSF certification for severe snow service, so it is designed to stay on the vehicle through winter rather than being swapped out every fall.

That is the argument for this tire. If you live somewhere with real but not extreme winters, an all-weather tire saves you the cost of a second set, a second set of wheels, and two changeovers a year, while giving you certified snow traction that a standard all-season legally cannot claim. Bridgestone gets there with a cold-flexible compound that does not harden off below freezing, combined with full-depth 3D sipes that keep thousands of biting edges working even as the tire wears. Furthermore, Bridgestone engineered Snow Vices into the deep grooves—a design that compacts snow inside the tread to utilize snow-on-snow friction for superior winter grip—while open shoulder slots effectively evacuate water and slush to reduce hydroplaning.

The question worth asking yourself is whether it is enough for where you live. An all-weather tire is a genuine winter-capable tire, but a dedicated winter tire will still stop shorter on ice. The rule of thumb: if your winter is cold rain, slush, and occasional snow, the Weatherpeak covers it. If you regularly drive on packed snow or ice, or you are on a mountain pass in January, run dedicated winters.

It is backed by a 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty, which is unusually long for a tire carrying winter certification, and wet braking stays strong across the tread life rather than falling off early.

Best-suited for: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Outback, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue.

Tire Best Features:

• 3PMSF certified for severe snow service, eliminating the need for seasonal tire changeovers.

• Snow Vices technology compacts snow within the grooves to maximize snow-on-snow traction.

• Full-depth 3D sipes prevent tread block collapse under braking and maintain winter grip as the tire wears.

• Open shoulder slots quickly disperse heavy rain and slush to strongly resist hydroplaning.

• Cold-flexible compound maintains pliability and grip below freezing temperatures.

• 70,000-mile limited treadwear warranty, offering exceptional longevity for a winter-certified tire.