History

2009

2006

2005

2004

Bridgestone Shipments of Run-Flat Tires Top One Million Company has supplied more Run-Flats than any other tire manufacturer
BMW Equips New 6 Series with Bridgestone Run-Flat Tires in Japan Automaker also mounts Bridgestone Run-Flats on 6 Series introduced in North America this spring
Bridgestone supplies Run-Flat Tires for Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Automaker offers Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT tires as optional equipment on Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

2003

Bridgestone Begins Delivering Run-Flat Tires to BMW for New 5 Series Model Family

2002

BMW Z4 to Feature Bridgestone Run-Flat Tires as Factory Equipment Automaker will equip open-top two-seater roadster exclusively with Potenza RE050 RFT tires.
Run-Flat Systems for Passenger Cars and SUV's
Bridgestone Corporation and Continental AG, Germany, Cooperate in Run-Flat Tire Systems by signing a technical agreement
Bridgestone and Continental Announced at Geneva Auto Show to Explore Broadened Collaboration in Extended Mobility Systems

1990's

Bridgestone achieves success in developing the tire pressure monitoring systems for Run-Flat tires.
<Three features include safety wedge wheels are integrated in the systems>
Bridgestone achieves success in developing the roll flat support systems that allow for driving after the tire pressure drops.
<Support ring-type Run-Flat tires compatible with conventional wheels.>
The Run-Flat version of a EXPEDIA S-01 high-performance tire goes on sale in US.
<Sidewall-reinforcement Run-Flat tires and safety wedge wheels are equipped with Corvette.>

1980's

Bridgestone produces a sidewall-reinforcement Run-Flat tire (for Civic 175/70R13) as part of a social activity for disabled persons.
<Run-Flat tires received permission for the limited use in the International Year of Disabled Persons: Up to 60 kilometers per hour for a distance of up to 100 kilometers>
The sidewall-reinforcement Run-Flat tires are adopted to a sports car with low aspect ratio tires.
<Adopted to Porsche 959 as factory equipment: POTENZA RE71 (F)235/45VR17 /(R) 255/40VR17>

Model	Fitted Since	Pattern	Standard/Optional	Notes
BMW X6	2009	DUELER H/L 400 RFT DUELER H/P SPORT RFT
NISSAN GT-R	2007	POTENZA RE070R RFT	Standard	Standard depending on grade.
BMW X5	2007	DUELER H/L 400 RFT DUELER H/P SPORT RFT	Standard	Standard or optional depending on grade.
LEXUS GS450 Hybrid	2006	Turanza ER33	Standard
Matsuda Roadster	2006	Potenza RE050	Optional
INFINITI FX35/45	2006	Potenza RE92	Optional
Volkswagen Golf	2006	Turanza ER300	Optional
Audi TT	2006	Potenza RE050	Optional
Ferrari 599 GTB	2006	Potenza RE050	Optional
BMW 3 Series	2005	Potenza RE050 Turanza ER300/EL42	Standard
LEXUS GS430	2005	Potenza RE040	Optional	The pattern on the Turanza ER33 was changed in February 2006.
Volkswagen Passat	2005	Turanza ER300	Optional
BMW 1 Series	2004	Potenza RE050 Turanza ER300	Standard
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti	2004	Potenza RE050	Optional
Maserati Quattroporte	2004	Potenza RE050	Optional
TOYOTA Sienna	2003	B380	Standard/ Optional	Standard or optional depending on grade.
BMW 5 Series	2003	Potenza RE050	Standard/ Optional	Standard or optional depending on grade.
BMW 6 Series	2003	Potenza RE050	Standard
BMW Z4	2002	Potenza RE050	Standard
BMW 7 Series	2002	Turanza ER42/EL42	Optional
LEXUS SC430	2001	Potenza RE040	Optional	The pattern on the Turanza ER33 was changed in February 2006.
INFINIT Q45	2001	Turanza EL42	Standard	Fitted on certain grades only.
BMW Z8	2000	Potenza RE040	Standard
Daihatsu Move Sloper	2000	B391	Optional
NISSAN Hyper mini	1999	Ecopia EP02	Standard	Model discontinued in 2004, so supply has ceased.

Model	Fitted Since	Pattern	Standard/Optional	Notes
TOYOTA RAV4	2006	Dueler H/T 687	Optional	Only for cars with European specs.

*All vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system to alert drivers in the event of a loss of air pressure.
*Certain models that can be equipped with Run-Flat tires may be unavailable for sale in some countries or regions.

BRIDGESTONE Run-Flat System