{"id":1241,"date":"2017-10-12T00:55:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T21:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2023-08-24T13:03:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T10:03:25","slug":"made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Made Bridgestone Tires: The Founder, Global Presence, Best Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ishibashi Sh\u014djir\u014d (\u77f3\u6a4b\u6b63\u4e8c\u90ce) made Bridgestone Tires by founding the company in 1931 in the Japanese city of Kurume (in the Fukuoka prefecture). Bridgestone manufactures tires for all kinds of vehicles, including sports cars, SUVs, and trucks. The name of the company comes as a translation of the founder\u2019s family name \u2013 Ishibashi. It means \u201cstone bridge\u201d in Japanese, so after a transposition, the \u201cBridgestone\u201d name is derived.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Bridgestone is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/225677\/revenue-of-the-leading-tire-producers-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">largest tire manufacturer in the world<\/a>, renewing its title year by year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bridgestone-logo-1024x340.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone logo\" width=\"980\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/who-made-bridgestone-tires.jpg\" alt=\"ISHIBASHI SHOJIRO, Bridgestone Tires founder\" width=\"280\" height=\"395\" \/> Ishibashi Shojiro. Image source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp\/en\/about\/founder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Bridgestone Tires: More on Sh\u014djir\u014d Ishibashi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Where_Bridgestone_Tires_Are_MadeGlobal_Presence_of_Bridgestone_Tires\" title=\"Where Bridgestone Tires Are Made\/Global Presence of Bridgestone Tires\">Where Bridgestone Tires Are Made\/Global Presence of Bridgestone Tires<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Bridgestone_Group_Ties_with_the_Americas\" title=\"Bridgestone Group Ties with the Americas\">Bridgestone Group Ties with the Americas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Bridgestone_American_Plants_DOT_Codes\" title=\"Bridgestone American Plants\u2019 DOT Codes\">Bridgestone American Plants\u2019 DOT Codes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Bridgestone_Tires_Brands\" title=\"Bridgestone Tires Brands\">Bridgestone Tires Brands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#5_Best_Bridgestone_Tires_of_2017\" title=\"5 Best Bridgestone Tires of 2017\">5 Best Bridgestone Tires of 2017<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Blizzak_LM\" title=\"Blizzak LM\">Blizzak LM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Potenza_RE\" title=\"Potenza RE\">Potenza RE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Ecopia_EP\" title=\"Ecopia EP\">Ecopia EP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#Dueler_HL\" title=\"Dueler H\/L\">Dueler H\/L<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/made-bridgestone-tires-founder-global-presence-best-products\/#T30\" title=\"T30\">T30<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Made_Bridgestone_Tires_More_on_Shojiro_Ishibashi\"><\/span>Who Made Bridgestone Tires: More on Sh\u014djir\u014d Ishibashi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ishibashi Sh\u014djir\u014d (\u77f3\u6a4b\u6b63\u4e8c\u90ce, family name first; 1889-1976) was a Japanese businessman whose most notable achievement was the founding of Bridgestone Corporation. However, this wasn\u2019t the only thing he created. Some others include the Ishibashi Cultural Center and the Bridgestone Museum of Modern Art. The latter became a valuable contribution to the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art and Ishibashi funded the construction of the building.<\/p>\n<p>The man who made Bridgestone Tires also wrote a motto for it: \u201cServe society with superior quality\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Bridgestone_Tires_Are_MadeGlobal_Presence_of_Bridgestone_Tires\"><\/span>Where Bridgestone Tires Are Made\/Global Presence of Bridgestone Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bridgestone Group owns more than 180 plants in 26 countries worldwide. Besides, over 150 countries have official dealerships where one can choose Bridgestone tires for their needs. Aside from Japan, the company is present in other countries in Asia, as well as Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. You can find the regional websites and the map at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official global website<\/a> of the company.<\/p>\n<p>There are 48 plants that manufacture tires and another 28 are responsible for other tire-related procedures, such as retreading. 19 facilities process raw materials for the to-be-made Bridgestone tires, while almost all the other locations are usually called \u201cdiversified product plants\u201d. Some of the facilities owned by the company are also proving grounds and technical centers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridgestone_Group_Ties_with_the_Americas\"><\/span>Bridgestone Group Ties with the Americas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The roots of the Bridgestone US expansion lie in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1988\/03\/18\/business\/bridgestone-in-deal-for-firestone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acquisition of the Firestone Tire &amp; Rubber Company in 1988<\/a>. The price of $2.6 billion turned two tire companies in the largest tire manufacturer worldwide. After the merger, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgestoneamericas.com\/es_US\/corporation\/our-headquarters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">headquarters of Bridgestone\/Firestone were moved<\/a> to Nashville (Tennessee) from Akron (Ohio). Today, Bridgestone Americas is a large group of enterprises that owns 52 plants that provide work to over 50,000 people.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian market also made Bridgestone Tires and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Firestone_Tire_and_Rubber_Company\">Firestone <\/a>operations unite in 1990. Three years later, the Crown tire business was also acquired, and soon after that the local branch of Bridgestone\/Firestone became Bridgestone Canada, Inc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>The Canadian branch isn\u2019t fully owned and controlled by Bridgestone Americas, Inc.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridgestone_American_Plants_DOT_Codes\"><\/span>Bridgestone American Plants\u2019 DOT Codes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The DOT (Department of Transportation) plant code is a 2-3-symbol combination identifying the exact facility that manufactured a particular tire. You can find the code by looking at the tire sidewall.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Tires-plant-code-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Plant code on a tire\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/>YD<\/strong> \u2013 Decatur, Illinois.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2M, 3M<\/strong> \u2013 Bloomington, Illinois.<\/li>\n<li><strong>8B, VE, YE, YU<\/strong> \u2013 Des Moines, Iowa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>0B, W2, Y2<\/strong> \u2013 Wilson, North Carolina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1C, HY<\/strong> \u2013 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>7X, 8X, 9X<\/strong> \u2013 Graniteville, South Carolina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2C, 4D, 5D<\/strong> \u2013 Morrison, Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D2, E3, W1, Y7<\/strong> \u2013 Lavergne, Tennessee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to know more about the American tire manufacturing facilities and how to recognize them, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/tires-made-usa-american-foreign-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>this<\/strong><strong> article<\/strong><\/a>. Also, you can learn more about the DOT code and other numbers on a tire sidewall from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/buying-tires-guide-tire-numbers-mean\/\"><strong>this article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridgestone_Tires_Brands\"><\/span>Bridgestone Tires Brands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the specialized brands of the company, which made Bridgestone Tires popular in different spheres of tire usage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POTENZA.<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is a performance tire brand with products focused on handling and steering response. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/tires-buying-guide-speed-rating-explained\/\"><strong>speed ratings<\/strong><\/a> of the tires are usually high and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/what-are-low-profile-tires-used-for\/\"><strong>aspect ratios are usually low<\/strong><\/a>, which makes them suitable for fast rides on sports cars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BLIZZAK.<br \/>\n<\/strong>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone.com\/products\/passenger_tires\/blizzak\/\">BLIZZAK<\/a> brand\u2019s responsibility is superior ice and snow traction, as well as adequate performance in below-zero temperatures. It first made Bridgestone Tires truly popular in the winter tire market in 1988.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DriveGuard.<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgestonetire.ca\/tire-brand\/driveguard\">DriveGuard<\/a> is focused on run-flat tires that allow to drive safely another 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) after the tire goes flat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DUELER.<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone.com\/products\/passenger_tires\/dueler\/\">DUELER<\/a>\u2019s focus is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/what-all-terrain-tires-are-used-for-and-how-they-differ-from-other-tires\/\"><strong>all-terrain tires<\/strong><\/a> for regular and premium SUVs (sport-utility vehicles) and CUVs (cross-utility vehicles). These tires provide both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/t\/sn-traction\/\">good road traction<\/a> and performance off-road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ECOPIA.<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone.com\/products\/passenger_tires\/ecopia\/\">ECOPIA<\/a> works on improving fuel efficiency for eco-friendlier tire performance. Lower rolling resistance and reduced CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions help both drivers\u2019 wallets and the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TURANZA.<br \/>\n<\/strong>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgestone.com\/products\/passenger_tires\/turanza\/\">TURANZA<\/a> brand is responsible for driving comfort in luxury cars. It aims to offer the quietest and the safest tires on the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Best_Bridgestone_Tires_of_2017\"><\/span>5 Best Bridgestone Tires of 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best line-ups that made Bridgestone Tires the leader in recent years include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Winter performance tires \u2013 Blizzak LM.<\/li>\n<li>High performance summer tires \u2013 Potenza RE.<\/li>\n<li>Fuel-efficient tires \u2013 Ecopia EP.<\/li>\n<li>SUV\/Crossover All-season tires \u2013 Dueler H\/L.<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle Sport Touring tires \u2013 T30.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blizzak_LM\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bridgestone_blizzak-lm-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Blizzak LM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These tires provide excellent performance in winter: traction on snow and ice, as well as hydroplaning and low temperature resistance. However, they also work well on dry surfaces, which is a great advantage for a winter tire. Their only disadvantage is high pricing, but they provide superb comfort and safety for that money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potenza_RE\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bridgestone-potenza-re11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Potenza RE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These tires offer superior performance on dry streets and track at the expense of wet road handling. They provide less driving comfort and braking capabilities, as well as more noise. However, Potenza RE made Bridgestone Tires the top label in a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.racingtireguide.com\/tire-survey.html\"> tire survey<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/t\/perf-extreme\/\">extreme performance<\/a> summer category.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecopia_EP\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bridgestone-ecopia-ep-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone, Ecopia EP\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Ecopia EP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These tires save about 5% of fuel, which makes them environmentally- and financially-friendly. This comes at the expense of grip, as the tires\u2019 braking distance is longer and wet performance isn\u2019t the best. However, the main aim of the lineup, which is reducing rolling resistance and saving fuel, is achieved. Different internal structure and rubber compounds are the major contributing factors to that goal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dueler_HL\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bridgestone-dueler-hl-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone Dueler H\/L\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Dueler H\/L<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These tires provide adequate grip and handling throughout the year and considerable tread life with an 80,000-mile warranty. Although this is an all-season tire, ice grip may need improvement. However, all the other factors of performance for a heavy-duty vehicle are excellent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T30\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utires.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bridgestone-t30-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgestone T30\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>T30<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These motorcycle tires offer superior wet surface performance, adequate dry grip, and great handling\/cornering capabilities. New rubber compounds made Bridgestone tires of the T30 line more temperature resistant, allowing driving at higher speeds with the same level of ride quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ishibashi Sh&#333;jir&#333; (&#30707;&#27211;&#27491;&#20108;&#37070;) made Bridgestone Tires by founding the company in 1931 in the Japanese city of Kurume (in the Fukuoka prefecture). Bridgestone manufactures tires for all kinds of vehicles, including sports cars, SUVs, and trucks. The name of the company comes as a translation of the founder&rsquo;s family name &ndash; Ishibashi. 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