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Bridgestone Run-Flat Technology Featured As Original Equipment On Toyota's Sienna

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Khatir Soltani
As reported by Bridgestone

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is pleased to announce that its Turanza EL400 Run-Flat tires featuring the company's latest "3G RFT" technology will be fitted as standard equipment on select models of Toyota's new 2011 Sienna minivan.

2011 Toyota Sienna

Buyers who opt for the Sienna AWD model will appreciate this latest innovation from Bridgestone. Like earlier Run-Flat tires, this new tire still provides peace of mind thanks to a reinforced sidewall that allows the tire to be driven up to 50 miles at speeds up to 50 mph after a complete loss of air. As an enhancement to earlier Run-Flat designs, however, this latest innovation from Bridgestone provides a more comfortable ride which is comparable to that provided by traditional touring tires.

"Premium technology for the whole family makes the Bridgestone brand and Toyota the perfect combination," said Mike Martini, President, Original Equipment, U.S. & Canada Consumer Tire Sales Division, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). "We are proud Toyota has chosen to equip its All Wheel Drive version of the next generation Sienna with a Bridgestone Run-Flat tire featuring our new 3G RFT technology."

The Toyota Sienna AWD is the first vehicle in the world to be fitted with this new third generation Run-Flat technologies which offer better ride comfort when compared to earlier versions of Bridgestone Run-Flat tires.

Bridgestone Turanza EL400



photo:Bridgestone, Toyota
Khatir Soltani
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