A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion having a first tread edge, and a first buttress portion extending inwardly in a tire radial direction from the first tread edge. The first buttress portion is provided with a plurality of protectors protruding outwardly in a tire axial direction. The plurality of protectors includes a set of protectors including a first protector and a second protector arranged adjacent to the first protector via a groove extending in the tire radial direction. The groove is provided with a tie-bar connecting the first protector and the second protector. The tie-bar is partially formed in a tire radial region of the groove, and the tie-bar has a protruding height that is smaller than a protruding height of the first protector and a protruding height of the second protector.