Bridgestone Brand Tires Are Selected As Original Equipment On New Mercedes-Benz Models
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 31, 2006) - Bridgestone announced recently that it is now supplying Bridgestone-brand tires for factory installation on the following Mercedes-Benz models:
| Model | Tire Pattern | Tire Size | Market of Models |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class |
Features of fitted tire:
- TURANZA ER30
Enhanced driving comfort from sedans to SUVs, this tire provides quiet, comfortable driving expected from a premium touring tire.
Features of models:
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class
The all-new luxury SUV boasts bold styling, enhanced comfort and legendary Mercedes-Benz safety.
- Mercedes-Benz R-Class
This exciting new vehicle provides the best of several vehicle categories to combine luxurious spaciousness with a dynamic driving experience.
For downloadable images of the vehicles, please visit:
http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/corporate/news/releaseimages/bs_mercedes.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.