Firestone Tires OE on Select Tacoma Models
Bridgestone Americas will supply its Firestone brand Destination LE2 tire as original equipment on select models of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The Firestone Destination LE2 provides all-season performance without sacrificing a comfortable ride, Bridgestone said. The tires also offer enhanced performance in dry and wet conditions, the tiremaker adds. “Firestone is a brand that appeals
#SEMA/GTE: Firestone Industrial Products Shows New Air Springs, Accessories
Firestone Industrial Products will showcase a selection of its highest performance air springs and accessory products to date at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Shown at the company’s booth (#23013) will be an enhanced wireless control system, a heavy-duty air compressor, and its toughest, most durable air spring ever, offering a complete solution for
Firestone Farm Tires to Offer Ag Rubber Tracks
Bridgestone America’s Firestone Farm Tires division has added Firestone-branded rubber tracks to its product portfolio. “We listened closely to our customers and expanded on product portfolio based on their feedback,” said Tony Orlando, president of Firestone Farm Tires. “With Firestone, compaction management options are no longer limited to tires. We continue to offer farmers trusted,
Firestone Air Compressor Combines Lower Operating Temps, Quiet Operation
Firestone Industrial Products Co. has introduced a new air compressor—the heavy duty Air-Rite Air Compressor. According to the company, the compressor offers lower operating temperatures and a longer life. Additionally, the compressor is quiet and has minimal vibration for the user, the company said. The new Air-Rite Air Compressor is mounted directly on the vehicle
Damon to Lead Firestone Industrial Products
Firestone Industrial Products Co. has named Scott Damon as its president, succeeding John Vincent, who served as president of Firestone since 2010 and announced his retirement after 33 years with Bridgestone Americas earlier this month. In his new role as president, Damon will be responsible for leading the strategic growth of the Firestone Industrial Products
Bridgestone Partners with High School for Student-Run Firestone Auto Center
A new partnership with Bridgestone Americas is bringing a Nashville high school’s automotive program a Firestone Complete Auto Care center to be run by students, reports the Tennessean. Maplewood High School has had an automotive program for years, but the partnership will bring students the opportunity to gain more advanced training and certification, the school’s
Firestone Complete Auto Care to Carry Toyo
Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone Complete Auto Care locations will now carry two lines from Toyo Tires. Starting in early October, the stores will carry both the Toyo’s Extensa A/S and Extensa HP tire lines. The two new Toyo lines will complement the store network’s lineup of Firestone and Bridgestone branded tires, the tiremaker said. “Every day,
Two Plead Guilty in Firestone Mansion Arson
Brian McKinney, 20, and Alexis Little, 20, plead guilty to the arson at the historic Firestone Mansion in October. Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of five year’s probation and six months of jail time, but the judge is waiting to understand why the pair set fire to the building before passing down a judgment, according
Bridgestone Launches New Firestone Ad Campaign
Bridgestone Americas is kicking off a new ad campaign for its Firestone brand and Firestone Complete Auto Care stores. Ads for Firestone branded tires urge truck owners to get out and do what their truck is built to do. While ads for Firestone Complete Auto Care are designed to acknowledge its technicians as artisans, the
Firestone Farm Tires Wins 2015 IRPE Award
Bridgestone Americas Firestone Farm Tires was awarded the 2014 Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence award. This is the second year in a row the tiremaker has been recognized with a silver-level award. Firestone Farm Tires also received a bronze IRPE award in 2012. Firestone Farm Tires was recognized by IRPE for its emphasis on being
