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Firestone Destination M/T Tire Line Grows To Include 17-Inch Replacement Size

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 6, 2005) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is announcing three new sizes to its Firestone® Destination™ M/T tire line, including a 17-inch application in response to aftermarket needs.

The Firestone Destination M/T is a full-traction-depth tire featuring the company’s exclusive UNI-T® technology for excellent wet and mud handling, designed specifically for trucks driven off-highway. The new additions to the line are Load Range E sizes LT265/75R16, LT305/70R16 and LT265/70R17.

The Firestone Destination M/T line features a square footprint and heavy-duty construction to protect it in the most extreme terrains, and has a high void to help clear debris from the tread. To assist in winter driving conditions, the tire is pinned for studs.

The new fitments expand the tire line to include a total of 14 popular 15-, 16- and 17-inch Load Range C, D and E sizes for a variety of heavy-duty and max-traction applications. It comes with a choice of blackwall or raised white lettering.

UNI-T® is an acronym for “Ultimate Network of Intelligent Tire Technology” found only in Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and select associate brand tires. One of its core technologies is a Computer Optimized Component System, CO·CS®, which uses a super computer to help determine an ideal combination of tread design, casing shape, materials and construction for a particular application.

The use of L.L. Carbon®, or Long Link Carbon, an advanced form of carbon black, produces a stronger tire, better able to resist cracking, chipping, tearing and excessive wear.

About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.