NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2005) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC recently announced size additions to the following seven tire lines: Bridgestone® Potenza™ RE050A, Bridgestone® Potenza™ RE750, Bridgestone® Potenza™ G009, Bridgestone® Dueler™ H/T, Firestone® Transforce™ HT, Dayton® Daytona™ ZR and Fuzion™ ZRi.

“The consumer interest in these tire lines has been outstanding,” said Phil Pacsi, executive director, North American Consumer Tire Marketing, BFNT. “We introduced these size additions early in 2005 because there has been such high demand from our customers to find suitable aftermarket replacements to their original equipment fitments. We’re pleased that consumers appreciate the quality of our tire lines, and know that these new offerings will be an answer to their request.”

The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A was introduced as the companion to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050, the ultra-high performance tire inspired by racing technology. The Potenza RE050A with UNI-T® Technology has an asymmetrical tread pattern, which combines large, outside elements for excellent handling with smaller, inside elements for water evacuation.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A size additions and its target vehicles are:

205/55R16 91 W	(Audi TT, Honda S2000, Mercedes SLK)
225/50R16 92 W	(Mercedes SLK, Porsche Boxster, Honda S2000)
205/50R17 89 Y	(BMW 3 series, Porsche 911/Boxster)
225/45R18 91 Y	(BMW M3, Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35, Mazda RX-8)
225/35R18 XL 87 W	(Audi TT, Acura NSX)
285/30R18 93 Y	(Porsche 911)

The Bridgestone Potenza RE750, inspired by the Bridgestone Potenza racing tire, is an ultra-high performance tire that lives up to the Potenza name. Designed to complement the style and complex systems of today's finest performance cars, the Potenza RE750 has been engineered to reduce road noise.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE750 size additions and its target vehicles are:

235/35R19 XL 91 W	(Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, Subaru WRX, Audi A4)
245/35R19 XL 93 W	(Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35, BMW M3)
275/30R19 XL 96 W	(Nissan 350Z, Infiniti G35, BMW M3)

The Bridgestone Potenza G009 is an H-rated, all-season high performance tire. The Potenza G009 with UNI-T technology delivers racing-inspired performance with sporty tread styling designed to provide excellent traction in wet conditions while also providing good traction in snow.

The Bridgestone Potenza G009 size additions and its target vehicles are:

195/50R15 82 H	(Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Corolla, Dodge Neon)
205/50R16 87 H	(Ford Focus)
215/45R17 87 H	(Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Saturn SL2/SC2)

The Bridgestone Dueler H/T, which is primarily designed for the light truck and sport utility vehicle markets, has attractive styling and delivers a smooth, quite ride. The computer-optimized small block tread pattern minimizes noise while providing excellent wet traction. Its unique rounded casing profile delivers a smooth and comfortable ride, while the extra deep tread provides added traction and extends the tire life. The new size addition targets Acura MDX, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Endeavor vehicles.

The Bridgestone Dueler H/T size addition is:
235/65R17 104T

The Firestone Transforce HT with UNI-T Technology, Firestone’s newest commercial light truck tire, has a modern, all-season highway-terrain tread design, with an advanced, high-modulus compound chosen for chip and tear resistance. It is constructed with a two-ply polyester body, steel belts and a full, spiral-wrap nylon cap ply to deliver long service; it can be used in either single- or dual-rear-wheel applications. The new size additions are popular fitments for Chevy, Ford, Dodge and GMC trucks and vans.

The Firestone Transforce HT size additions are:
8.75R16.5LT       115/111R E
9.50R16.5LT       121/117R E\
LT235/75R15      104/101R C
LT215/85R16      110/107R D
LT215/85R16      115/112R E
LT225/75R16      110/107R D

The Dayton Daytona ZR features UNI-T® technology found only in Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and select associate brand tires. The innovative tire design is engineered to provide outstanding handling in wet or dry conditions. The Daytona ZR is H- and W-Speed rated, with a rim guard on 55 and lower series. The new size additions answer the demand of the tuner/modifier market.

The Dayton Daytona ZR size additions are:
285/60R18 116 H
215/35R18 XL 84

The Fuzion ZRi with UNI-T Technology made its debut in November 2003 as Bridgestone Firestone’s first tire designed specifically for the enthusiast and tuner markets. The W-, V- and H-speed rated Fuzion ZRi features a directional tread pattern for great looks and optimum handling. These new size additions also answer the demand of the tuner/modifier market.

The Fuzion ZRi size additions are:
205/55R15 88 W
195/50R15 82 W
205/50R15 86 W
215/35R18 XL 84 W
P275/45R20 106 V