Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 Tires are Original Equipment

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Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 Tires are Original Equipment On 2007 Mazda CX-9
November 1, 2006 - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire Press Release



NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2006) – Mazda’s all-new seven-passenger CX-9 sport utility vehicle (SUV) will ride on Bridgestone-brand Dueler™ H/L 400™ tires from Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT).

The 2007 Mazda CX-9, available in three models – Sport, Touring and Grand Touring – will be fitted exclusively with Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tires in sizes P245/60R18 104H and P245/50R20 102V.

The Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 is a luxury, touring, original equipment tire that gives CX-9 owners command of the road with easy-going comfort. It features an all-season tread pattern for wet and dry traction.

“The Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tire was designed for SUVs but delivers the ride and handling qualities of a passenger car tire,” said Michael Martini, President, Original Equipment Consumer Tire, BFNT. “It is a perfect match to the Mazda CX-9, which offers the seating and cargo space of an SUV, but drives like a sedan.”

The new Mazda CX-9 will be available in dealer showrooms in early 2007.



About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:

Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in the North America.