Quick Lane – Bridgestone Tires as well as Yokohama

 

If you’re looking to know more about the tires we carry here at Quick Lane at Flagship Ford, here’s the scoop on Yokohama and Bridgestone tires.  

Bridgestone and Yokohama Tires

 

If you’re in need of tires, there’s no better place to shop than Quick Lane at Flagship Ford. To help you pick which brand is best for you, we’re giving you the scoop on each brand in a series of blogs. In today’s chapter, we’ll be covering Bridgestone and Yokohama. 

 

Built by Bridgestone

 

One of the biggest names in the tire industry, Bridgestone tires and built to last. Here’s what Quick Lane headquarters had to say about Bridgestone: 

“Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries employ over 140,000 people worldwide, operate 178 plants in 25 nations and sell products in more than 150 countries worldwide. One in five vehicles in the WORLD drives on the company’s tires. “Serving Society with Superior Quality” has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931.

At Bridgestone, we are passionate about making the highest quality tires that you can count on to perform, when you need it most. Everyone’s journey is different, but if you are looking for more from your drive than just getting from point A to point B, Bridgestone has a tire that is right for you. We engineer our tires to the highest standards so they live up to today’s demanding road and driving conditions. Our product lines include Potenza performance tires, DriveGuard run-flat tires for peace of mind, Turanza touring tires for a smooth quite ride, Ecopia fuel-efficient tires, Dueler light truck & SUV/ CUV tires, Duravis light truck commercial tires and Blizzak winter tires.”

Highlighted Tires: Potenza High-Performance 

• Potenza tires feature an optimized contact footprint to distribute pressure evenly.
• Potenza are finely tuned tread pattern for responsive steering.
• Potenza are designed with advanced shoulder stiffness for extreme cornering.
• Potenza sport unique tread compounds for maximum grip when braking and cornering.

Highlighted Tires: Ecopia Fuel Efficient Tires

• Engineered to maximize gas economy. 
• Offer dependable all-season performance.
• Supply confident handling and a comfortable ride.
• Deliver long wear life.

Say Yes to Yokohama

 

Yokohama tires have wowed motor enthusiasts for decades. Here’s what Quick Lane headquarters had to say about Yokohama: 

“Established in 1917, Tokyo, Japan based Yokohama Rubber Company is a global manufacturing and sales company that spans over 100 countries. Yokohama began operations in the U.S. with the Yokohama Tire Corporation in 1969. Currently Yokohama has two operational U.S. manufacturing facilities; with a third plant located in Mississippi expected to become operational in 2015. Yokohama’s complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications.

Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. Asserting our world-class technologies in the design and manufacturing of tires means that tangible benefits are realized in the performance of our products. For example, our grand touring tire, the AVID Ascend, features the latest in compounding technology with its innovative orange oil compound that contributes to remarkable all-season handling, treadlife, and fuel efficiency. Our reputation for performance goes back to our early days in the U.S. Since 1969, we’ve introduced several advancements, including the DOT-approved A001R® tire that revolutionized auto crossing in the United States, the A008® asymmetric tread pattern, and many more.”

Highlighted Tires: GEOLANDAR

The GEOLANDAR lineup covers almost any vehicle you can think of. This includes minivan, crossover and SUV tires that feature a quiet ride, all-season traction and long treadlife. On the other end of the spectrum, GEOLANDAR supplies brutish off-road tires for pickup trucks, light trucks and SUVs for the ultimate in rugged good looks, capability and performance.

Highlighted Tires: AVID

If you’re looking for tires that “do everything better, all-season long,” then the AVID family is right for you. These tires deliver the versatility you need as well as the quiet, comfortable ride you expect. 

 

Want to buy a Bridgestone? Does Yokohama has what you need? Come buy a set today at Quick Lane at Flagship Ford! 

 

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