Bridgestone Potenza is Selected as Original Equipment on Ferrari's
360 Modena
Nashville, Tn. (March 28, 2000) - Bridgestone Corporation,
the parent company of Bridgestone/Firestone Europe and Bridgestone/Firestone,
Inc. in the Americas, recently announced that the Bridgestone Potenza
S-02A has been selected as the original equipment tire choice for Ferrari’s
newest high-performance vehicle, the 360 Modena.
Supplied in 215/45ZR18(front) and 275/40ZR18(rear) sizes, the Potenza
S-02A has been selected for fitment on the mid-engined successor to the
F355. The ultra high performance tire incorporates a uni-directional
tread pattern, giving enhanced wet performance and lower noise. Even
contact pressure distribution is achieved through a new design concept
for the crown area, while stiffer pattern blocks improve handling. An
optimized slot angle adds to controllability, grip and durability.
Key goals in the selection of wheels and tires were to reduce aquaplaning
and increase driving fun. Extensive testing demonstrated that the use
of smaller front and larger rear tires, respectively mounted on 7.5-
and 10-inch rims, also gives considerable improvements in handling, grip
and uniformity of wear.
Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest
manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. Tires account for 79
percent of Bridgestone Group sales worldwide. The company also manufactures
industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and other diversified
products. It sells its tires and other products in more than 150 nations.
Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone is the largest subsidiary of Bridgestone
Corporation of Japan, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone
develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and
private brand tires. The company also produces Firestone air springs,
roofing materials, synthetic rubber, and industrial fibers and textiles.
|
