Bridgestone-brand Potenza Tires Are Standard Equipment On 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 26, 2009) — Drivers seeking a new beginning need look no further than the purpose-built, rear-wheel drive Hyundai Genesis Coupe which will be equipped with Bridgestone- brand performance tires.
“This high-profile fitment continues to grow our successful supplier relationship with Hyundai,” said Michael Martini, President, Consumer OE Tire Sales, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). “Bridgestone-brand Potenza tires deliver world-class quality and brand prestige to suit the high performance Genesis Coupe.”
BATO will be supplying an all-season fitment Potenza RE92A™ tire and a summer fitment Potenza RE050A™ tire for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe in four sizes:
- Front - 225/45R18 91V Potenza RE92A
- Rear - 245/45R18 96V Potenza RE92A
- Front - 225/40R19 89Y Potenza RE050A
- Rear - 245/40R19 94Y Potenza RE050A
In addition to the 2010 Genesis Coupe fitment, the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Santa Fe feature Bridgestone-brand tires as original equipment.
About Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is a business unit of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. Reporting into the BATO business unit are the company's Latin American tire operations, the U.S. and Canadian consumer tire businesses and the U.S. and Canadian commercial tire businesses. BATO develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in the Americas. In addition, through its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions unit, retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise, providing them with a total tire solution.