Bridgestone, a leading provider of products and solutions for sustainable mobility in the tire and rubber industry, has been selected as the development partner for custom ultra-high-performance tires to be fitted on the new Audi e-tron GT. Bridgestone and Audi have a longstanding partnership, with Bridgestone tires being installed on one out of every five Audi vehicles sold worldwide. Bridgestone has developed tires that perfectly align with the philosophy of the Audi e-tron GT, offering uncompromising pure performance. The new Potenza Sport A premium tire was developed to further enhance the high-performance capabilities of the new Audi e-tron GT. Certified as new car tires in markets worldwide, Bridgestone’s premium tire Potenza Sport A has undergone rigorous testing by Audi. The tire meets the demanding performance standards of Audi’s latest electric vehicles, S and RS, while also providing excellent safety and sustainability. The Potenza Sport A tire has obtained the ISCC PLUS certification for sustainability and is the first mass-produced tire from Bridgestone to use 55% recycled and renewable materials in its production. Steven De Bock, Vice President of Bridgestone’s EMEA New Car Tire Division, expressed pride in Bridgestone’s contribution to making mobility more sustainable, particularly with high-performance vehicles like the Audi e-tron GT. The innovative tire from Bridgestone contributes to the operation of next-generation electric vehicles. The Potenza Sport A tire, based on a strategic partnership with Audi, is the latest example of collaboration. The Potenza Sport A tire achieves top energy efficiency and increased battery range among its peers. With an EU label A grade for rolling resistance, the Potenza Sport A tire helps the Audi e-tron GT achieve an impressive 500km range. It also boasts an excellent EU label A grade on wet surfaces, providing outstanding safety and control. This allows the Audi e-tron GT to exhibit high-precision steering response even during dynamic driving. The development of the Potenza Sport A tire involved unique tread design, carcass reinforcement technology, and custom design specifically tailored to the e-tron GT. Bridgestone’s premium tire uses custom design to maximize handling, performance, and ride comfort. Audi’s tire development engineer Robin Stettner praised the Potenza Sport A tire for meeting Audi’s high safety and sustainability standards while delivering the performance required by the powerful Audi RS e-tron GT. The tire has been perfectly tuned for dynamic driving, making it an ideal choice for Audi. For interesting car-related issues or to submit tips, contact us on KakaoTalk at [email protected].