According to Russian online magazines, Bridgestone is introducing the DM-V3 to the Japan market in August of this year. No mention was made of it appearing, or not appearing, in the North American market in 2020. I think the DM-V2 appeared in North America around 2014.
Some photos here:
http://colesa.ru/news/61195
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...[the tire] is made of rubber compound Active Foam Rubber 2, containing micro bubbles, eliminating a film of water from the surface of the ice, increasing the level of adhesion. Compared to the previous model, the braking efficiency on an icy surface has increased by 9%.....The surface of the tire has a microtexture with irregularities, which is designed to provide optimal grip on the icy surface from the very beginning of operation......The new pattern is characterized by triangular blocks in the central part and wide diagonal grooves located at different angles. Bridgestone says that this configuration has increased traction on snow and ice.....
https://shina.guide/press/20082/
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..The new product line of winter studless tires Bridgestone Blizzak in comparison with the second generation tires has improved performance properties. It uses the patented technology of the manufacturer Active Foam Rubber 2, successfully used in passenger tires Blizzak VRX2 .........Developers [claim} 25 percent improvement in wear resistance of Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V3 tires with the use of Active Foam Rubber 2 rubber compound...
Some photos here:
http://colesa.ru/news/61195
Quote
...[the tire] is made of rubber compound Active Foam Rubber 2, containing micro bubbles, eliminating a film of water from the surface of the ice, increasing the level of adhesion. Compared to the previous model, the braking efficiency on an icy surface has increased by 9%.....The surface of the tire has a microtexture with irregularities, which is designed to provide optimal grip on the icy surface from the very beginning of operation......The new pattern is characterized by triangular blocks in the central part and wide diagonal grooves located at different angles. Bridgestone says that this configuration has increased traction on snow and ice.....
https://shina.guide/press/20082/
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Quote
..The new product line of winter studless tires Bridgestone Blizzak in comparison with the second generation tires has improved performance properties. It uses the patented technology of the manufacturer Active Foam Rubber 2, successfully used in passenger tires Blizzak VRX2 .........Developers [claim} 25 percent improvement in wear resistance of Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V3 tires with the use of Active Foam Rubber 2 rubber compound...