2008 Dodge Avenger to Sport Bridgestone and Firestone Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 2, 2007) – The all-new 2008 Dodge Avenger is rolling into U.S. showrooms this year fitted exclusively with tires from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC(BFNT).
BFNT will supply the Chrysler Group’s Dodge Avenger SE with Firestone-brand FR690™ tires in size P215/65R1696T. The Dodge Avenger SXT will ride on Bridgestone-brand Turanza™ EL40002™ tires in size P215/60R17 95T and the Dodge Avenger R/T will be shod with Bridgestone-brand Potenza™ RE92A™ tires in size P215/55R1894H.
Bridgestone’s Turanza EL40002 in size P215/60R17 95T will also be optional equipment on the Dodge Avenger SE. The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 in size P215/55R18 94T will be optional equipment on the Dodge Avenger SXT.
The Firestone FR690 is an all-season original equipment tire. The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 is a luxury, all-season original equipment tire and the Bridgestone Potenza RE92A is an all-season, performance original equipment tire.
The 2008 Avenger is an all-new mid-size sedan that combines bold, aggressive Dodge styling with innovative interior features, high-levels of safety and reliability and exhilarating performance, according to Dodge. It will be the first Dodge mid-size car to offer all-wheel-drive capability combined with a sport-tuned suspension, performance steering and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control.
For markets outside North America, Dodge Avenger vehicles with 17-inch wheels will ride on Bridgestone-brand Turanza ER300™ tires in size 215/60R17 96H. The Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is a luxury, touring original equipment summer tire and is the standard tire for Dodge Avenger 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.