Bridgestone tyres is one of the biggest tyre manufacturers in the world,
and after a spell as the largest manufacturer has recently being
overtaken by Michelin. The companies rise to the top of the tyre
manufacturers stakes is all the more remarkable when you consider that
the company had not even been formed in1930, at a time when Pirelli and
Michelin had both been operating for several decades.
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The company was formed in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi, and the word
Bridgestone is the direct English translation of Ishibashi. Bridgestone
tyres very quickly became the largest tyre manufacturer in Japan, after
Ishibasi formed the company with the vast potential of the passenger car
tyres market in his sights.
Bridgestone has one of the strongest market holds in Asia and
decided to crack America in 1988, releasing a new brand, called
Firestone, which has gone on to build a good reputation in America.
Bridgestone tyres have become known around the world for the
consistency of their tyres, with quality and research two of the traits
commonly associated with all of the tyres they manufacture.
Since their creation less than 100 years ago, Bridgestone tyres now
have over 150 different production facilities all over the world, with a
production presence in 24 different countries and a worldwide sale
presence.
Bridgestone tyres annual turnover currently sits at just under 30billion, putting them on par with some of the largest companies in
the world.
For proof of Bridgestone's quality, reputation and research skills
you only need to look at the brands record in motor racing, and in
particular Formula One, the sports premier brand. Bridgestone supplied
tyres to Formula One between 1997 and 2010, and won 11 world
championship titles, with Michael Schumacher at Ferrari taking full
advantage of the research and information on offer to secure his seven
World Championship titles. Bridgestone won 175 Grand Prix in total and
are one of the most successful Formula One tyre brands of all time.
ridgestone tyres
research department have over their rivals is access to their aircraft
tyre division, with the extreme temperature changes and huge demands put
on tyres on aeroplanes helping them make better tyres for their cars.
This coupled with their years of Formula One research make them one
of the most knowledgeable tyre manufacturers in the world, and this
research shows in the tyres they produce.
Bridgestone tyres
sold are their B range, which includes the B381s which have been
designed to offer safety and resilience in all seasons, saving drivers
from having to change tyres each season. Whilst changing to winter tyres
in the winter is the safest way of driving, this is not always
practical or affordable, so the Bridgestone B381s are a very worthy
alternative.
Bridgestone tyres have over 60 different brands on offer to the UK
market, with a range of sports performance tyres to economical tyres for
the customer looking to watch the pennies.
Bridgestone do a good selection of run flat tyres in their range. For more information do a search on the homepage.