2007 Chrysler Sebring To Sport Bridgestone And Firestone Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 10, 2006) - When the all-new, redesigned 2007 Chrysler Sebring rolls into U.S. showrooms this fall it will be fitted exclusively with tires from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT).
BFNT will supply the Chrysler Group’s Sebring Sedan with Firestone FR690™ tires in size P215/65R16 96T, while the Chrysler Sebring Touring and Chrysler Sebring Limited will ride on Bridgestone-brand Turanza™ EL40002™ tires in sizes P215/60R17 95T and P215/55R18 94T, respectively.
The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 in size P215/60R17 95T will also be optional equipment on the Chrysler Sebring Sedan. The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 in size P215/55R18 94T will be optional equipment on the Chrysler Sebring Touring.
The Firestone FR690 is a T-speed rated, original equipment all-season tire. Bridgestone’s Turanza EL40002 is a T-speed rated, all-season, luxury, touring original equipment tire.
The 2007 Chrysler Sebring mid-size sedan follows Chrysler’s creed of delivering stunning design and craftsmanship with high-levels of performance and safety at an affordable price. It will be available in U.S. dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Chrysler Sebring vehicles designated for export will ride on Bridgestone brand Turanza ER300 tires in size 215/60R17 96H. Bridgestone’s Turanza ER300 is an H-speed rated, luxury, touring original equipment tire. The Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is the standard tire for Chrysler Sebring vehicles designated for export.
About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) 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 the North America.