NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone/Firestone North
American Tire, LLC (BFNT), is providing the tires on the all-new Chrysler PT
Coupe Concept, which debuted yesterday at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market
Association) Show.  The PT Coupe Concept, the product of a design partnership
between DaimlerChrysler and Decoma International, is on display in the Decoma
International booth (#23259), and is shod with Bridgestone-brand Potenza(R)
S-03 Pole Position(TM) performance tires in size 245/45R19.
    The Bridgestone Potenza S-03 is available in many of the popular large-rim
diameter performance sizes now in great demand in the aftermarket.  The tires
also feature Bridgestone/Firestone's exclusive UNI-T AQII(R) technology, which
includes a dual-layer tread compound that maintains wet and dry traction, even
as the tire wears.
    "We are very pleased to have been chosen to supply tires for this exciting
new concept vehicle," said Michael Martini, president, OE Consumer Tire, BFNT.
"This continues the close relationship between Bridgestone/Firestone and the
original equipment manufacturers.  Our goal is to be the first tire choice
when the OEMs are creating these show and concept vehicles."
    The PT Coupe Concept builds on the popularity of Chrysler's PT Cruiser,
but adds to the sporty nature of the original with a coupe model.  The vehicle
features a monochromatic color scheme, and is lowered as much as possible
while still fitting a large plus-sized tire and wheel package into the wheel
wells.  It features custom wheels from Colorado Custom of Ft. Collins, Colo.
    Decoma International, headquartered in Troy, Mich., is the world's largest
exterior parts manufacturer, and a leader in specialty vehicle design,
engineering, build and assembly.

    Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC is a
subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company,
Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company.  BFNT
develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and
associate and private brand tires.  The company is focused on wholesale and
original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial
vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North
America.

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