Bridgestone-brand Potenza RE050A™ tires have been chosen to be the original equipment on the 2009 Cadillac STS luxury touring sedan.
Cadillac STS V6 and V8 buyers who select the optional Cadillac Luxury Performance package will experience Bridgestone Potenza RE050A ultra high performance tires in size 255/45R18 99Y.
The fitment is the first for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) on the STS although the company currently supplies tires for two other Cadillac-brand vehicles, the DTS and Escalade, the tire maker reports..
“Cadillac says of its luxury touring sedan, ‘it’s all about driving confidence on the road,’ and the same is true of Bridgestone-brand Potenza tires,” says Michael Martini, president, Consumer OE Tire Sales, BFNT. “The Potenza RE050A is loaded with race-inspired technologies and is built for the pleasure of driving. Like the STS, our tire blends performance, style and comfort in perfect harmony.”
By combining technology derived from the grooved tread design of the Bridgestone Potenza Formula One dry tire and the renowned Bridgestone Potenza Formula One rain tire, the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A delivers both excellent grip on dry roads and surefooted traction in the wet. Its asymmetrical tread pattern increases surface contact to enhance acceleration and cornering.
In recent years, BFNT has supplied Potenza RE050A tires to General Motors as a premium option for several performance-minded vehicles including the Cadillac CTS, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu SS and Opel GT (sold exclusively in Europe), according to the company. |
