{"product_id":"17x160-60s23r","title":"Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 160\/60ZR17 Rear Tyre (69W)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: As of the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e March 2024 all tyres sold in New Zealand incur a Tyrewise Tyre Stewardship Fee. This fee will be charged and invoiced as per Tyrewise requirements. For more information on this fee please visit https:\/\/www.tyrewise.co.nz\/, for more information on how we charge this fee please contact us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest in Bridgestone's BATTLAX line of premium motorcycletires  the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 features even more exceptionallevels of dry grip performance when riding on circuits or cornering onmountain roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23 employs a newly designed compound in theedge portion of the tread that makes contact with the road whenbanking at sharp angles  maximizing edge grip when cornering  andallowing riders to take their sports riding performance to the nextlevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn updated pattern  incorporating the PULSE GROOVE  contributes tothe tyre’s impressive wet weather performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PULSE GROOVE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new thread pattern uses a pulse-shaped groove and deflectorthat optimizes water flow. Tests have shown improved water drainageand better grip and adhesion in wet conditions  as well as 8% mileageincrease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompound and Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew compound for front shoulder and rear edge with optimised resincomponents to enhance grip characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip improver is a material that improves grip by making it easierto follow the road surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon reinforces the spring-like polymer  preventing the polymerfrom shrinking and consequently losing grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew pattern design  including PULSE GROOVE in the rear for betterwet performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised land\/sea ratio in the shoulder area and patternstiffness\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the front for DRY handling and stability in DRY and WET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the rear for traction improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Performance Improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased cornering speed by 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1% faster DRY lap time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet Performance Improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraction improved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3% shorter WET braking distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4% faster WET lap time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bridgestone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40795094777923,"sku":"17X160\/60S23R","price":399.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2169\/9959\/files\/17X16060S23R.jpg?v=1780136353","url":"https:\/\/quadbitz.co.nz\/products\/17x160-60s23r","provider":"QuadBitz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}