Mississauga, Ontario (March 27, 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
All-season Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE92A tires feature a tread design with interlocking triangulated blocks and circumferential grooves for excellent wet, dry and snow traction. A computer enhanced tread design minimizes road noise and the polyester cord body promotes ride comfort.
The Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE050A with UNI-T technology offers outstanding wet and dry traction, a tread pattern that promotes rapid water evacuation, variable dimensions in the tread blocks, and a smooth shape to reduce noise. An asymmetrical pattern in the RE050A tread increases surface contact to enhance acceleration and cornering.
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 Canada Inc.
Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) is a member of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and a direct subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BSCA and BATO develop, manufacture and market Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. They are focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, agricultural and other tires to their customers in Canada and the United States, respectively. In addition, through its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Canada unit, retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise, providing them with a total tire solution.
