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PRODUCT REVIEW I
BRIDGESTONE E50 EXTREME
I
n January of 2019 Bridgestone announced
its all-new Battlecross E50 lineup. Now,
Bridgestone has taken the rear version of
the tire to the next level by offering it in a
super soft gummy compound. The Battlec-
ross E50 Extreme is intended for providing
the most traction possible in a race or trail-
riding experience. The new tire incorporates
the same tread designs and other technolo-
gies found in the original E50, which include
widely spaced center lugs with convex
Castle Block technology in both the center
and side blocks, and Bunker technology
below the blocks. The Castle Blocks provide
additional biting surface to the tops of each
lug, while the Bunkers are small indenta-
tions in-between the center blocks that aid
with traction when the tire is buried in soft
terrain. The E50 Extreme has an MSRP of
$165.70 and is currently only available in
a 140/80-18 fitting. Unlike the E50, the E50
Extreme is not DOT approved.
The Bridgestone
Battlecross E50
Extreme doesn't
compromise when it
comes to traction, so
don't expect long life
with these tires.
