Most people don't know it, but Bridgestone Corporation, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is the world's biggest tire and rubber company. The company's Nasu factory stopped producing tires after the March 11 tsunami and earthquake, but restarted production just two weeks later on March 25. The re-opening of the Nasu facility means that all Bridgestone factories in Japan have resumed production. The company has said that factory output will be increased incrementally, based on electricity restrictions and availability.
Bridgestone's latest offering is its line of environment-conscious tires, led by the Ecopia EP422 an all-season tire that gives a smooth, comfortable ride. It's engineered to reduce rolling resistance, which helps it deliver improved gas mileage. With its unique tread compound and leading-edge traction technology, this tire is a solid, reliable performer on either wet or dry surfaces in any season.
The company is named after its founder Shojiro Ishibashi (Ishi = Stone, Bashi = Bridge), who started established the Bridgestone Tire Co., Ltd. in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1931. In 1967, barely 20 years after the end of WWII, Bridgestone company introduced the world's first radial tire. In 1988, after two decades of phenominal growth, Bridgestone purchased the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, giving the company a solid foothold in the North American marketplace.
Our experts are here to assist you in selecting the correct Bridgestone tires for your car, truck, or SUV. When you buy from Valley Tire and Wheel, you can feel confident you are getting the best price available. We offer Bridgestone tires in all sizes, and our technicians can have them mounted and balanced while you wait.
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