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BMW's
new Z4 roadster, due in dealer showrooms this month, will ride
on Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT run-flat leading edge technology
tires.
BMW's
Z4 2.5i base model comes with Bridgestone Potenza RE050×
RFT run-flat in a 225/50R16 92V. The optional 17" tire
package on the 2.5i includes the 225/45R17 91W Potenza RE050A×
RFT run-flat.
The higher-performing, even more extensively equipped BMW
Z4 3.0i model is equipped with 225/45R17 91W Potenza RE050A×
RFT run-flat, with an optional 18" tire combination that
includes the 225/40R18 88W Potenza RE050A× RFT in the
front and the 255/35R18 90W Potenza RE050A× RFT in the
rear.
"Bridgestone
corporation engineers have worked closely with BMW engineers
for the past three years on the development program for this
application," said Michael Martini, vice president, Bridgestone/Firestone
North American Consumer Tire OE Sales. "We're very pleased
to showcase our run-flat technology on this prestigious roadster
model."
Martini continued to say Bridgestone/Firestone has been supplying
tires to BMW's Spartanburg, S.C. plant since 1999. In addition
to the new Z4, Bridgestone brand tires are original equipment
on the BMW X5, 3 Series, 7 Series and the ultra high performance
Z8 models.
The
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT is a run-flat tire that continues
to function safely up to a designated speed and distance after
losing pressure. It is a self-supporting run-flat tire employing
a special rubber sidewall reinforcement to carry the weight
of the vehicle following deflation.
On
the Z4, Bridgestone run-flat tires are an integral component
of BMW's Run-Flat Combination (RFC) wheel-tire system. This
system consists of self-supporting run-flat tires, specially
developed Extended Hump wheel rims and a Flat Tire Monitor.
The Extended Hump wheel does not require special mounting
equipment.
For
more information on Bridgestone run-flat tires, click here.
For
more information on BMW Z4, click here.
To
learn more about run-flat tires, click here.
