31.08.2010
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 scores on safety
Bridgestone’s Turanza ER300 produced excellent results in the Autocar magazine summer-tyre test published this month.
In the evaluation of six of Europe’s leading tyre brands in size 205/55 R16 on a Golf TDI 2.0, the Turanza scored reliably and consistently in both wet and dry performance areas. In dry handling, the Turanza ER300 was the clear winner.
This Autocar test comes two years after the magazine tested cut-price Asian imports in similar conditions. “The tyres tested here are in the top echelon,” says Autocar “which is why their products are selected by the major car makers.”
In summary, Autocar warns readers against the temptation of cheap tyres: “tyres should never be regarded as commodities and bought on price alone. They are hi-tech products that can make a large, perhaps accident-saving, difference to the performance of your car.”
In support of safety, Bridgestone extends the message beyond tyre performance to the importance of correct and regular tyre maintenance. “As part of its public education campaign, Bridgestone conducted more than 50,000 free tyre safety checks across Europe in 2009” states Des Collins, Vice President, European Communication Office, Bridgestone Europe. “Results reveal that 8 out of 10 motorists drive on tyres that are either under-inflated or worn beyond the safe tread-depth limit, thus putting their own safety and that of others at risk.”
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