Bridgestone was awarded the “best tire manufacturer of the year 2021” by the well-known German magazine AutoBild after being honored for its most dynamic and balanced tires during this year's round of summer tire tests.
The new high-performance Bridgestone Potenza Sport was selected as the winner of AutoBild sportscars ' 2021 sports tire test, with the highest rating on dry roads, including the shortest braking distance and second-best control on dry roads, as well as being selected as the best tire on wet roads – providing the shortest braking distance, the best control, the best tire on wet The "Potenza sport" tire was also awarded the highest rating for driving comfort.
The “Potenza sport” tire was rated “very good”, taking second place in the annual sports car test. It also scored the best results on dry roads with the shortest braking distance and best control, as well as its outstanding capabilities when changing course and direct response to the steering. The high-performance tire also received the best rating on wet floors, with the best braking distance result, as well as excellent control and a very high level of stability on wet floors.
One of Bridgestone's flagship products, the Turanza T005 summer tire scored a triple in the 2021 summer tire tests, with ADAC rating the tire as "good" - the highest rating ever given to a tire by a magazine-to put it on the podium in its 2021 summer tire test. The Turanza T005 is rated for its high wet road features with short braking distances and high stability, as well as its good contribution to fuel consumption and reduced noise levels within the vehicle.
And in the test of the magazine Auto Motor und Sport for summer tires, the Turanza T005 was rated “very good”, coming in second place. This outstanding summer tire from Bridgestone also achieved very good results on dry roads, including excellent control, high cornering stability, and short braking distance, as well as great performance on wet roads in terms of short braking distance, very good control, and high stability. The Turanza T005, which has high safety levels according to Auto Motor und Sport, received the highest roll resistance rating and was considered a fuel-saving tire by the magazine.
The summer tire was rated “perfect” by AutoBild Allard, achieving the best results on dry roads, including braking and control, good results on wet roads – best on wet rotors, and a good level of control – as well as the best rolling resistance.
Daniel Giroux, sales manager at Bridgestone EMEA, said: "These awards are the result of our research and development efforts, and we are committed to continuously investing in the development of our outstanding, high-performance tires, of which the Potenza Sport and Turanza T005 are the perfect examples, to provide high-value products to our customers. We are particularly proud of the impressive performance of the Potenza Sport tire, which is the latest addition to our product list, and I can say that we are not surprised by the results of this tire as it gains more attention from customers during the testing period. The “best tire manufacturer of the Year” award is a great achievement for us and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams.