Bridgestone Tires Overview

The very first Bridgestone tire was produced in 1930 in Japan. It produced tires based solely with Japanese technology, ran into some early difficulties but eventually the company diversified into the overseas markets. It even started manufacturing motorcycles at one point however, this proved to be less profitable and they decided to return to manufacturing tires for their competition’s motorcycles. Bridgestone eventually bought Firestone in the late 1980s, making them an even larger tire manufacturer.

Currently Bridgestone has over 47 production facilities in over 24 countries. The company also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Bridgestone offers a wide range of tire choices to fit many needs and driving style including tires for motorsport, sports cars, motorcycles and bicycles along with the more traditional types of vehicles. It has also diversified into other markets including: industrial products, bicycles, golf products as well as aircraft tires.

  • All Seasons

Turanza  Serenity – these tires offer a smooth and quiet ride while proving exceptional handling in both wet and dry conditions. A feature of the design of these tires is the ability to help evacuate water to resist hydroplaning.

  • Performance

Potenza – this tire is designed for high performance vehicles and offers the control needed on the road. This performance tire provides precision handling, braking and cornering with a quiet ride. Affordability is also a feature Bridgestone touts for this tire.

  • Winter

Blizzak – this winter tire is ranked to handle ice and snow confidently, while doing a great job on wet and dry roads, too. In some reviews it is noted that the studless Blizzak even beats studded tires. This tire offers superior driving performance in snow and freezing road conditions, making it a reliable tire in icy conditions. This winter tire is a very popular tire among consumers.

  • Off Road

Dueler – Bridgestone’s line of off-road tires is the Dueler. This off road, all terrain tire is made for tough road conditions while providing a quiet and smooth ride. This tire is also noted for it’s reliability during wet conditions.

Conclusion

Bridgestone is a tire manufacturing company that is well-known and well-respected in the tire industry. It offers tires for a variety of different types of vehicles while maintaining a high level of quality. The company rapidly expanded from it’s founding location in Japan and is one of the top tire manufacturers in the United States.