Safety and balanced performance are the themes, with a selection of Bridgestone standard touring tyres and Run-Flat Technology (RFT) tyres specified across the BMW 3 Series model range.

“Bridgestone is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with BMW in the development of premium touring and high-performance tyres. Today nearly all BMW models, right across the range, are fitted with Bridgestone conventional and RFT tyres as original equipment” says Edwin Van der Stad, Director Sales, Consumer Business Unit, Bridgestone Europe.

The 2012 BMW 3 Series is fitted with ultra high-performance Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT tyres in six sizes on 17-, 18- and 19-inch rims.  Standard and RFT versions of Bridgestone Turanza ER300A Ecopia touring tyres are each supplied in two sizes for 16-inch wheels.

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About Bridgestone Europe
Bridgestone Europe (BSEU), with European headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, is a key regional subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres and other rubber products. Bridgestone Europe operates an R&D center, 8 plants and offices in more than 30 European countries, with over 13,000 employees. BSEU’s premium tyres are sold both within Europe and globally.