Bridgestone OE for 2008 Highlander

The “significantly larger, roomier and more powerful” 2008 Highlander is available with Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tires in sizes P245/65R17 105S and P245/55R19 103S. As a luxury touring original equipment tire, the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400, with an all-season tread pattern for wet and dry traction, gives Highlander owners cruising comfort and command of the road, the company said.

Bridgestone has been an OE tire supplier to the Highlander since 2001 when Toyota introduced the mid-size SUV. The 2008 Highlander is one of the first SUVs to be outfitted with a Bridgestone 19-inch tire.

Currently, 15 other Toyota vehicles come standard with Bridgestone and/or Firestone brand tires, including the Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Matrix, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra and Yaris. (Tire Review/Akron)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."