Four Audi Models To Sport Bridgestone Tires As OE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 26, 2006) - Bridgestone-branded tires are now original equipment on the following four Audi models listed below:
| Model | Tire Pattern | Tire Size | Market of Models |
Audi A6 |
POTENZA RE050 | 225/50R17 98YXL | Japan, Americas, Europe |
| 245/45R17 99Y XL | |||
| TURANZA ER300 | 225/55R16 99Y XL | ||
Audi A4 |
POTENZA RE050 | 235/45R17 094Y | Japan, Americas, Europe |
| TURANZA ER300 | 205/55R16 91W | ||
Audi Q7 |
DUELER H/P SPORT |
255/55R18 109Y XL | Japan, Americas, Europe * Date TBD for Japan |
| 265/50R19 110Y XL | |||
| 275/45R20 110Y XL |
Features of fitted tire:
- POTENZA RE050
Potenza RE050 has a non-directional, asymmetrical tread pattern. Wet-weather handling is optimized in this tire and the outer tread is designed to optimize dry-surface handling. This tire excels on both wet and dry surfaces.
- TURANZA ER300
The shock-absorbing carcass construction and outstanding straight-line stability at higher speeds provide superior driving comfort. The inside area of the tread pattern is specially designed to enhance wet grip.
- DUELER HP SPORT
A tread pattern based on the Potenza RE050 tire and compounds to ensure enhanced road-handling on all types of surface provide a superior combination of dry- and wet-weather on-road performance.
Features of models:
- Audi A6
It not only has a longer wheelbase, wider track and superior weight distribution, but employs a highly sophisticated suspension system. This provides the sporty vehicle with world-class drivability.
- Audi A6 Avant
The station wagon combines Audi’s unique style with dynamic handling and generous luggage space.
- Audi A4
In addition to the quattro full-time four-wheel drive system, the Audi A4 incorporates Audi’s unique functionality for outstanding driving performance, such as a dynamic chassis and multitronic continuously variable transmission.
- Audi A4
In addition to the quattro full-time four-wheel drive system, the Audi A4 incorporates Audi’s unique functionality for outstanding driving performance, such as a dynamic chassis and multitronic continuously variable transmission.
- Audi Q7
This model is Audi’s first in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment. It incorporates Audi’s unique quattro full-time four-wheel drive system that was developed more than 25 years ago, thus providing the SUV with extraordinary performance.
For downloadable images of the vehicles, please visit:
http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/corporate/news/releaseimages/bs_audi.htm
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 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.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.