Bridgestone Begins Supplying Potenza RE050 Tires As Standard Equipment For Ferrari F430New sports car is successor to 360 Modena
Tokyo (April 20, 2005) - Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying Potenza RE050 tires for factory installation as standard equipment on the Ferrari F430. The 430, an ultrahigh-performance model powered with a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, is the successor to Ferrari’s 360 Modena. Bridgestone supplies the Potenza RE050 tires in the size 225/35ZR19 84Y for the front wheels and 285/35ZR19 99Y for the rear wheels.
The Potenza RE050 tires for the Ferrari F430 feature an asymmetrical, nondirectional tread pattern. Bridgestone has optimized the inner portion of the tread for wet-weather driving, especially important in Europe, and the outer portion of dry surfaces. The tires thus provide a superior combination of dry- and wet-weather performance, along with a quiet, comfortable ride for touring. Bridgestone supplies similar Potenza RE050 to Enzo Ferrari, Superamerica and 612 Scaglietti.
Ferrari’s selection of the Potenza RE050 tires evidences the legendary sports car manufacturer’s high regard for Bridgestone’s ultrahigh-performance tire technology.
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. Tires account for 80 percent of Bridgestone Group sales worldwide. The company also manufactures industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and other diversified products. It sells its tires and other products in more than 150 nations.