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Bridgestone-brand Turanza™ EL40002 Tires Are Standard Equipment On The All-New 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2007) – When the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited rolls into U.S. and Canadian showrooms this fall, it will be fitted with tires from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT).

BFNT will exclusively supply the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited with specially tuned Bridgestone-brand Turanza EL40002 tires in size P225/65R17 100T. The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 in size P225/65R17 100T will also be optional equipment on the Chrysler Town & Country Touring and the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. 

The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 is a T-speed rated, all-season, premium luxury touring original equipment tire engineered with the company’s exclusive UNI-T™ technology that delivers performance attributes drivers will appreciate, such as practical all-season traction capability, enhanced ride comfort and reduced noise levels.

The all-new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans offer customers a “family room on wheels” for just about every lifestyle and price point. The vehicles boast 35 new or improved features, including a 4.0L V6 engine mated to a minivan-first six-speed transaxle, more standard equipment including standard all-row side curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and an average U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of roughly $2,000 less than outgoing models.

No matter what vehicle you drive, you can visit a Firestone Complete Auto Care™ service center or independent Bridgestone Firestone dealer in your neighborhood for all your tire and auto care needs. With nearly 5,000 retailers nationwide, Bridgestone Firestone is the solution for your busy lifestyle.

About Bridgestone’s patented UNI-T technology:
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 (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 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.