Bridgestone tyre

The Bridgestone brand was founded in 1931 in Japan by Shōjirō Ishibashi. Its name, derived from the literal translation of “Ishibashi” (“stone bridge”), reflects the ambition to create tyres capable of supporting the rapid developments in the automotive sector. From its beginnings, the company has been producing tyres by integrating Japanese technology, with the aim of standing out from European and North American manufacturers.

  • From the 1950s, Bridgestone modernised its sites and became the first company to market spoked tyres. Its turnover increased significantly, placing the brand at the forefront of the tyre industry in Japan.
  • In the 1970s, the company invested heavily in research into radial tyres, notably launching the Super Filler Radial (1978) and the Potenza (1979), a tyre focused on high automotive performance.
  • As part of its international expansion, Bridgestone acquired factories in Australia, invested in a manufacturer in Taiwan and established operations in Indonesia, Iran, and then in many other countries. In 1988, the Group bought Firestone, thereby strengthening its global presence.
  • With the opening of factories and R&D centres in various countries, Bridgestone expanded its range of tyres for passenger cars, lorries and commercial vehicles. The first Bridgestone radial tyre appeared in 1967, supporting improvements in durability and driving comfort.
  • In 2016, the brand launched the DriveGuard tyre, designed to be driven even in the event of pressure loss. Its “Cooling Fin” technology allows drivers to keep control of the vehicle during a puncture, for up to 80 km at 80 km/h.
  • Today, the company ranks among the largest tyre manufacturers, with a turnover placing it second worldwide. In Europe, its headquarters has been established in Belgium since 1972, complemented by several factories and a 32-hectare research centre near Rome.

Beyond marketing its tyres, Bridgestone continues its development strategy through targeted acquisitions, relying on its philosophy: to provide superior quality products to support automotive mobility around the world. Thanks to its technological heritage and industrial dynamism, the brand has become one of the leading players in the tyre market, contributing to vehicle safety and performance in many regions.

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Technology from Bridgestone

SACT (Higher Mileage)
SACT (Higher Mileage)

Bridgestone's SACT technology offers a combination of two different rubber compounds in a design that guarantees increased wear resistance (under normal straight-line driving conditions) as well as unrivalled shoulder grip in curves. This is the tire that sports driving enthusiasts have been waiting for! With wear resulting from your driving, shoulders guaranteeing ideal traction and a central tread band pushing mileage further, it's hard to find better in terms of value for money!

SACT + CAP&BASE (Reliable in all weather conditions)
SACT + CAP&BASE (Reliable in all weather conditions)

The SACT technology allows the central part of the tread to cover more distance before wear and to present much more adherent shoulders. It is associated with the underlying Cap & Base layer, which develops an improved rigidity of the tread, providing remarkable performance in terms of grip and shock absorption regardless of the weather.

SILICA RICH EX (Optimal grip for your front tire)
SILICA RICH EX (Optimal grip for your front tire)

The Silica Rich EX rubber compound contains more silica, which gives the front tires improved performance in wet conditions. Combined with RC Polymer technology, the effects of silica are multiplied and the tire's longevity is enhanced.

OBF (Smooth High-Speed Driving)
OBF (Smooth High-Speed Driving)

Bridgestone's new OBF technology provides maximum rigidity that optimizes damping and high-speed stability. It applies equally well to both sport and touring driving. The patent approval for Bridgestone's OBF technology is currently underway.

HTSPC (Handling in All Conditions)
HTSPC (Handling in All Conditions)

Bridgestone is today the only manufacturer to use HTSPC technology combining five steel monofilaments forming a single-spiral belt. A layer of rubber ensures the insulation of the filaments guaranteeing a uniform and linear tension inducing maximum rigidity. Whether the road is dry or wet, tires adopting HTSPC technology benefit from better grip and improved handling due to the uniformity of contact pressure. The monofilaments are protected from any oxidation and minimize heat build-up, allowing for more regular tread wear and an increase in the number of miles traveled.

3LC (Stability and grip in turns)
3LC (Stability and grip in turns)

Bridgestone innovates on the 3LC rubber compound technology in 3 layers. Two layers of hard compound occupy the center of the tread, ensuring excellent braking stability and the assurance of achieving significant mileage. A layer of soft compound equips the shoulders, in order to generate perfect grip in curves for any angle of attack.

NanoPro-tech™
NanoPro-tech™

The NanoPro-tech™ compound is rich in silica, the distribution of which is enhanced by the new blending technology. The perfect alliance between the structure and this compound allows for maximum adherence to the contact area in order to increase grip on wet ground.

SILICA RICH (Better grip on wet ground and cold weather)
SILICA RICH (Better grip on wet ground and cold weather)

The Bridgestone mix with increased silica percentage provides the rear axle with enhanced grip on wet roads, for flawless handling.

CAP&BASE (Optimal grip throughout the tire's lifespan)
CAP&BASE (Optimal grip throughout the tire's lifespan)

The Cap&Base technology combines a soft compound on top for unparalleled grip with a stiffer inner compound ensuring optimal tire rigidity. Even when the tread wears down, the inner compound does not rub the road, so no loss of grip is possible.

GP-BELT
GP-BELT

An additional belt compared to the Mono-spiral MS-BELT helps to even out the pressure across the entire contact surface with the ground. Result: more grip in curves and more driving control.

3LC + Cap and Base
3LC + Cap and Base

The 3LC technology enhances the tire's grip capacity on the shoulder side and extends the tread life. Moreover, the underlying Cap & Base layer makes it more rigid, which helps to increase its grip as well as its ability to absorb shocks and offers overall excellent performance regardless of the conditions.

3D CTDM (Optimized Design)
3D CTDM (Optimized Design)

Tire design at Bridgestone now goes through the automated 3D CTDM technology. This innovative program involves 3D dynamic simulations and takes into account all the performance values of the tire. Thus, the patterns of the front tires are designed to optimize stability at high speed while reducing vibrations to a minimum. As for the patterns of the rear tires, higher negative ratios ensure them the appropriate grip and the required stability in curves. The 3D CTDM technology designs tire profiles offering maximum efficiency and greater lightness in tight turns. To maintain a smooth ride regardless of the attack angles, a uniform contact pressure is sought while maximum grip is guaranteed by optimal lateral stiffness.

RC POLYMER (Enhanced road contact)
RC POLYMER (Enhanced road contact)

The RC Polymer technology allows the rubber compound to benefit from a uniform distribution of silica. The tire's tread gains in flexibility, which results in an increased contact surface with the ground, regardless of temperatures. RC Polymer introduces a reduction in friction between the compound's molecules, which consequently reduces rolling resistance and therefore consumption.

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