Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294
EU tyre label for every size: 6 sizes of this summer tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294 is a summer tyre for vans and light trucks, trucks and buses. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 6 sizes (9 registrations including load and speed variants), for 16″ to 22.5″ rims.
Wet grip is rated B–D depending on size, fuel efficiency C–E and external rolling noise 67–72 dB. 2 of 9 registrations carry the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) for severe snow.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale (vans and light trucks) is 215/75 R16 C 10 PR (Wet grip C · Fuel efficiency C · 72 dB), the weakest 225/75 R16 C 10 PR (Wet grip D · Fuel efficiency C · 72 dB).
On the EU market since July 2013; the earliest production week registered is 28/2013.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other summer tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (6 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: rolling noise.
All 6 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 205/75 R16 CC2 | 113/111N | C39% | D32% | 67 dBA100% | — | 01/2019 |
| 215/75 R16 C 10 PRC2 | 116/114N · 116/114N | C40% | C91% | 72 dBB60% | — | 01/2019 |
| 225/75 R16 C 10 PRC2 | 121/120N | D3% | C84% | 72 dBB61% | — | 01/2018 |
| 17.5″ rims | ||||||
| 215/75 R17.5C3 | 126/124M | B96% | D80% | 67 dBA100% | 3PMSF | 30/2024 |
| 22.5″ rims | ||||||
| 255/70 R22.5C3 | 140/137M (137L) | C84% | D63% | 70 dBA97% | — | 41/2016 |
| 255/70 R22.5C3 | 140/137M (137L) | C84% | D63% | 70 dBA97% | 3PMSF | 05/2020 |
| 275/80 R22.5C3 | 148/144M · 148/144M | C74% | E8% | 71 dBB80% | — | 28/2013 |
Questions
Is the Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 67 dB to 72 dB (median 71 dB). In 67% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is B–D. In 33% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294 suitable for snow?
2 of 9 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Bridgestone V-steel RIB R294 launched?
It has been on the EU market since July 2013. The earliest production week in its registrations is 28/2013; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 9 registrations, data as of 26 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 8 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.