NHTSA has announced a voluntary recall by Bridgestone Americas of some 150,000 radial passenger tires.

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is adding two sizes to its line-up of Bridgestone R250 ED all-position radial tyres. Regional and pickup-and-delivery fleets now have more options with the new 255/70R22.5 and 275/70R22.5 tyre sizes.

The iconic, Akron-based Firestone name will disappear in January in many places, but the tire brand will live on as part of a major corporate restructuring for Bridgestone Group's North and South American subsidiaries.

The Rubber Manufacturers Association today announced the eighth Annual National Tire Safety Week will be held June 7-13, 2009.

When the upcoming 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport is released in the US, it will be available with Bridgestone Dueler run-flat tyres as part of the optional Sport Appearance Package, reports the tyremaker.

The Automotive Service Association of Arizona has certified five Firestone Complete Auto Care lcoations as "green shops" through its voluntary Green Business Automotive Program, administered in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

The Bridgestone Emergency Response Team – made up of volunteers who work for the tyre manufacturer – has pitched in to help clear the wreckage left in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

Bridgestone Dueler H/P 92A and Dueler H/L 400 tires will outfit different versions of the 2009 Infiniti FX.

Enhanced safety and driving comfort with the Firestone Winterhawk 2The new and improved high performance winter tyre gives you the reassurance of superior control of your vehicle. Comfort and economy create the perfect package.

The Bridgestone Firestone plant near Graniteville produced its first tire Aug. 26, 1998. Exactly 10 years later, the plant manufactures 25,000 tires every day, using 800,000 pounds of raw material.