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Dueler A/T 697
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Dueler A/T 697

Recommended: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697. Ultimate 4WD all-terrain tyre with aggressive traction, puncture resistance, and highway stability. Fully compatible with Force Motors Gurkha 3-door (245/70 R16).

FITMENT SUMMARYForce Motors Gurkha 3-door, Force Motors Gurkha 5-door, Isuzu D-Max
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TECH SPECS & MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES

Detailed Parameters

Precision factory engineering parameters, carcass ply architecture, and certified load-speed performance ratings.

Geometry & Dimension Telemetry
FORM FACTOR: 245/70 R16 • 88H
Rolling Diameter
749.4 mm
Circumf: 2354 mm
Revolutions / KM
~425
Odometer Calibration
MAX LOAD SPECIFICATION

Load Index Rating

88(560 kg / tyre)

Total 4-wheel gross load tolerance of 2,240 kg. Provides structural headroom for passengers and cargo.

CERTIFIED LOAD RESERVE560 KG SPEC
HIGH-SPEED CERTIFICATION

Speed Rating Symbol

H(210 km/h)

High-Speed Performance Rated. Certified for sustained high-speed expressway travel without centrifugal belt delamination or carcass heat fatigue.

CERTIFIED VELOCITY210 km/h
CARCASS ARCHITECTURE

Radial (Tubeless Build)

Tubeless Radial

Dual steel belt with spiral-wrapped nylon cap ply and pothole-resistant sidewall buffer

PLY: 4-PLY TREADSTEEL BELTED RADIAL
OEM PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

Factory Cold Inflation Pressure

29 PSI / 32 PSI(Front / Rear)

Calibrated OEM cold tyre pressure for Force Motors Gurkha 3-door. For full passenger/luggage payload, increase rear tyre to 34 PSI.

NITROGEN COMPATIBLE99.2% N₂ OPTIMAL
RUBBER FORMULATION

Tread Compound & Depth

8 mm(New Factory Tread)

Bridgestone Wear-Resistant 3D Polymer Matrix with reinforced carbon black. Built with integrated Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) calibrated at the 1.6mm legal limit.

UTQG WEAR INDEX: 460 A ATROPICALIZED
DEALER PROTECTION

Warranty & Genuine Origin

5 Years Manufacturer Warranty

100% Genuine authorized Amman Tyres stock. Certified with BIS / ISI Indian safety marks, manufactured at Bridgestone India Kheda (Indore) / Chakan (Pune) Facilities.

ORIGIN: IndiaAUTHORIZED HUB
INNOVATIVE TECH

Tyre Engineering Features

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Semi-stepped block tread for off-road bite

Massive grip on mud, rocks, and slush

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Reinforced 2-ply polyester carcass casing

High resistance against sidewall punctures

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Self-cleaning mud channels

Stable highway cruiser behavior

BENCHMARK STANDARDS

3 Reasons to Choose

High-speed highway travel and everyday city use for Force Motors Gurkha 3-door, Force Motors Gurkha 5-door, Isuzu D-Max.

High-speed highway travel and everyday city use for Force Motors Gurkha 3-door, Force Motors Gurkha 5-door, Isuzu D-Max.

Recommended: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697. Ultimate 4WD all-terrain tyre with aggressive traction, puncture resistance, and highway stability. Fully compatible with Force Motors Gurkha 3-door (245/70 R16).

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS & PROVING GROUND LABS

Tyre Test Metrics

Empirical proving-ground telemetry covering ISO wet braking distance, acoustic cabin decibels, high-mileage compound longevity, and lateral road adhesion.

Laboratory & Proving Ground Test Suite • Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697
WET BRAKING (80-0 KM/H)GRADE B+
30.2METERS

Stops 2.3m shorter than standard commuter baseline under monsoon downpour conditions.

DECELERATION SAFETY INDEX77% SCORE
ROLLING RESISTANCE (RRC)ARAI GRADE B
+4.8%FUEL SAVINGS

Rolling resistance of 7.6 kg/t. Bridgestone Wear-Resistant 3D Polymer Matrix with reinforced carbon black minimizes heat drag during highway cruising.

FUEL CONSERVATION BOOST+4.8% REAL-WORLD
PROJECTED TREAD LIFEHIGH MILEAGE
85,000KM LIFE

Built specifically for rough Indian roads with up to 29% longer wear life.

UTQG TREADWEAR INDEX460 A A
ACOUSTIC CABIN NOISECOMFORT GRADE
69.2dB PASS-BY

Variable pitch tread design dampens rhythmic road impact noise.

CABIN SILENCE RATINGCERTIFIED (SUB-72dB)
DRY SLALOM & CORNERINGLATERAL STABLE
0.85PEAK G-FORCE

Wide flat contact patch distributes load evenly across turns.

LATERAL ROAD ADHESION85% G-LIMIT
HYDROPLANING CLEARANCE3D WATER SIPES
86KM/H THRESHOLD

Evacuates up to 28 liters of water per second through Continuous lateral channels direct monsoon water away from contact patch.

WATER CLEARANCE THRESHOLD86 KM/H SAFE
OFFICIAL FITMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Supported Dimensions

Verified OEM vehicle fitments, factory inflation pressures, and axle load ratings calibrated for daily driving safety.

Compatible Vehicle & TrimsRequired Tyre SizeLoad / Speed IndexFactory Cold Pressure (PSI)OEM Verification
Force Motors Gurkha 3-doorTrims: single major trimModel Years: 2021 - 2024245/70 R1688H(560 kg / 210 km/h)29 PSI (Front) / 32 PSI (Rear)High-Performance Motorcycle SpecOEM VERIFIED
Force Motors Gurkha 5-doorTrims: single major trimModel Years: 2024245/70 R1688H(560 kg / 210 km/h)29 PSI (Front) / 32 PSI (Rear)High-Performance Motorcycle SpecOEM VERIFIED
Isuzu D-MaxTrims: Standard, Hi-LanderModel Years: 2018 - 2024245/70 R1688H(560 kg / 210 km/h)32 PSI (Front) / 30 PSI (Rear)All Axles: Front / Rear (32 PSI Front / 30 PSI Rear)OEM VERIFIED
FAQ SHEETS

Frequently Asked Questions

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