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Tires

Through the adoption of a high-grip

tread compound, the Bridgestone

POTENZA

RE070

tires

have

improved anti-wear performance

and heat resistance ready for circuit

driving while increasing grip.

Regarding the tread pattern, by

increasing the size of the tread

blocks on the outside shoulder of

the tires, where the most load is

applied, the contact patch has been

expanded and rigidity has been

increased.

Furthermore, by adopting a con-

struction with a highly rigid reinforc-

ing belt, the sidewall rigidity is

increased, ensuring linear response

and grip when pushed to the limits.

Tire expiration date

In order to preserve tire performance, we recommend periodic replacement of tires

every 6 years. The 4 digits on the sidewall can be read as follows:

Inside

Outside

Specification differences

from the standard model

Brand of tire changed

(different tread pattern and compound)

Bridgestone

POTENZA RE070

Bridgestone

POTENZA S001

→

Last 2 digits of the

year of manufacture

Week of manufacture

In the above example, the tire was

manufactured in the 15th week of 2011.