Dayton D320 Sport-Touring Added to Bridgestone Range

A new Bridgestone sport-touring tyre has been introduced into the economy passenger car tyre segment. Called the Dayton D320, the new tyre has been designed to provide drivers of family saloons and estates with high level all-round performance and good value for money.

The performance target of the new Dayton D320, says Bridgestone, was to deliver excellent dry handling without sacrificing comfort, while providing the safest possible wet braking and hydroplaning performance. The tyre’s tread features a centre rib intended to provide linear stability and a strong centre feel to road handling, while its tapered design with lens-shaped blocks are designed to help reduce water turbulence on the block edges, for faster drainage away from the contact patch.

Wet performance, says Bridgestone, is enhanced by the curved shape of the block edges, which minimises water resistance at the front of the block. The water is then rapidly cleared away from the tread centre to the shoulder by the ‘super slant groove’ design, which is also intended to provide even contact pressure distribution for balanced wet and dry performance.

According to the tyre major, the sporty character and look of the new Dayton D320 will appeal to a wide range of drivers who want confident handling and safe braking – but still demand a good level of comfort. The range is being introduced in Europe from January 2009 in 41 sizes from 40 to 60 series, for 15 to 18-inch rim sizes.