Bridgestone Introduces Third Generation of Run-flat Tyre

One of the greatest criticisms of existing run-flat tyre technology, inferior ride comfort compared with standard tyres, is said to have been addressed in the development of Bridgestone’s “third generation” of run-flat tyres. On March 3, 2009 the Japanese tyre major announced it has successfully developed new technologies that make such an improvement feasible, and the marketing of third-generation run-flats will begin this year. Bridgestone reports it will focus its attention upon sales to OEMs for fitment to new cars.