Are Bridgestone Tyres British?
Bridgestone Corporation (株式会社ブリヂストン, Kabushiki gaisha Burijisuton) is a Japanese multinational auto and truck parts manufacturer founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi (石橋正二郎, Ishibashi Shōjirō) in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. As of 2021, Bridgestone/Firestone is the largest manufacturer of tires in the world.
What are the best Tyres for UK roads?
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 review. Price: Around £85.
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 review. Price: Around £100.
- Vredestein Ultrac review. Price: Around £80.
- Bridgestone Turanza T005 review. Price: Around £85.
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 review. Price: Around £85.
- Continental PremiumContact 6.
- Nokian Powerproof review.
- Pirelli P7 review.
Where is Bridgestone Tyres made?
Australia
Bridgestone still has Australian plants, so some of their products are made in Australia. Bridgestone owns Firestone in the U.S., and they also have a large European operation. In fact, they are the world’s largest tyre manufacturer. In 2010, they pulled in $35.3 billion worth of revenue.
Where is Bridgestone based?
Nashville, Tennessee
About Bridgestone As part of its integration with Bridgestone’s existing U.S. operations, Bridgestone Americas established its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee in 1992.
Which Tyres last longest UK?
Michelin was a standout in our latest tests. The three Michelin models we rated all met or exceeded their mileage warranty. But the longest-wearing tire came from Pirelli. We estimate that the Pirelli P4 FOUR SEASONS Plus could last a whopping 100,000 miles.
What Tyres are manufactured in the UK?
A number of tyre manufacturers produce tyres in the UK:
- Michelin have major factories in Dundee and Ballymena.
- Pirelli produce tyres at their head office in Burton upon Trent.
- Bridgestone produce tyres in Carlisle.
- Avon, manufacture in Melksham.
- Goodyear / Dunlop produce certain specialist tyres in Castle Bromwich.
Are Bridgestone Tyres good?
One of the top tyre manufacturers worldwide, Bridgestone owns the Firestone brand as well as several other less-renowned economy brands. Alongside their speciality, Bridgestone also offers very good quality wet grip tyres for motorsport in the rainy weather.
Are Bridgestone tires good quality?
Bridgestone tires have outstanding longevity, backed in many cases by an 80,000-mile warranty. The quality is high –I’ve been to Bridgestone’s plant in Aiken County, South Carolina and seen the care that goes into company rubber. Bridgestone won the General Motors 2017 and 2018 Supplier Quality Excellence Award.
Where can I buy Bridgestone tires?
Buy Bridgestone Ecopia tires for cars and minivans at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Shop in-store or complete your purchase Bridgestone tires online! Ecopia tires are Bridgestone’s most fuel-efficient tires, yet they also supply a top-notch driving experience.
Who sells Bridgestone tires?
Tire Rama is one of the leading Bridgestone tire shops in the area. We supply Bridgestone tires to customers in Billings, MT, Spokane, WA, Missoula, MT, and surrounding areas. With so many tires on the market, we keep things simple by finding the best set of tires for every customer and every vehicle. Bridgestone: Leaders in Performance
What do Bridgestone truck tires do?
Designed for specialized transport, LTL and truckload service, the Bridgestone FT492 truck trailer tire is SmartWay-verified with a fuel-efficient tread design for low rolling resistance. The wide footprint spreads the load over a larger area, distributing footprint pressure to promote long, smooth wear.