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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nThere are few vehicle manufacturers as iconic as BMW \u2013 so it will come as no surprise to learn the prestige German brand has chosen an iconic tyre manufacturer to connect their ever-growing range to the road.<\/p>\n
Going forward, Bridgestone Tyres<\/a> \u2013 the world\u2019s largest rubber and tyre company \u2013 will provide exclusive, original equipment tyres to the entire BMW range. These are no ordinary tyres either; from the X1 and X3 SUVs to the electric BMW I8 and luxury BMW 7 Series, each vehicle’s wheels will come equipped with tyres that have been designed with the exact model and required anticipated driving style in mind.<\/p>\n So, why can\u2019t BMW pick tyres from Bridgestone Tyres’ already exceptional range? The answer boils down to the world-leading quality standards that BMW demands. Although every Bridgestone tyre available in Australia is exceptional; these BMW-specific models will wear the all-important \u2018BMW Star Mark\u2019.<\/p>\n The BMW Star Mark is a carefully developed set of standards that map out exactly what the brand expects from the tyres that go on every vehicle. Each must have run-flat technology \u2013 and each must meet optimum driving, comfort, safety, and rolling resistance requirements.<\/p>\n As such, every original equipment tyre equipped on a new BMW today allows the vehicle to travel up to a maximum 80km\/h over a maximum distance of 80km in the event of a tyre puncture.<\/p>\n Of course, it\u2019s not just performance when flat that\u2019s important in this BMW\/Bridgestone collaboration. From the motorsport-ready POTENZAs to the eco-friendly ECOPIA and latest ALENZA tyres, there\u2019s a Bridgestone product that\u2019s engineered suit every BMW model perfectly \u2013 whether you need around-town comfort or blistering motorsport cornering capabilities.<\/p>\n For a long time, owning an electric vehicle meant making a compromise on style in an attempt to reduce your carbon footprint. BMW broke that mould with the latest i3 model \u2013 and continues to do so with the ever-growing range of outstanding electric BMW vehicles wearing the \u2018i\u2019 badge.<\/p>\n The BMW i3 is the perfect city car \u2013 but, unlike many small EVs, this one\u2019s not limited to just sedate city driving. You can choose between 170bhp or 184bhp versions of the i3 \u2013 and there\u2019s a 38bhp 647cc two-cylinder \u2018range extender\u2019 engine that can be added if you\u2019d like to add an extra 100km of range to the standard 180km.<\/p>\n When it comes to electric cars, tyres have an important role to play \u2013 maximising both eco-credentials and road-going distances. The i3 comes with the new Bridgestone\u00a0ECOPIA EP500<\/strong>\u00a0tyres \u2013 offering a comfortable drive around the city while reducing rolling resistance and energy consumption at higher-speeds; squeezing the most of out of the car\u2019s usable electric range.<\/p>\n Back in 2009, the BMW i8 was unveiled to the world at the International Motor Show in Germany \u2013 and it was exactly the kind of jaw-dropping concept that most people thought would never hit the road for real.<\/p>\n Six years later, the road-going production model of the car was unveiled at the very same show \u2013 complete with scissor doors, and a combination of a 231bhp turbocharged petrol engine and a 143bhp electric motor. The i8 is endlessly configurable too \u2013 with drivers being able to switch between all-wheel drive for maximum acceleration \u2013 and electric-only for maximum efficiency around town.<\/p>\n Naturally, this kind of speed needs a tyre that’s up to the job \u2013 and that\u2019s what Bridgestone have supplied with the\u00a0POTENZA SOO1<\/strong>. 215\/45 R20 (front) and 245\/40 R20 (rear) size rubber helps the i8 gets every bit of that all-wheel grunt onto the road \u2013 without any environmental compromises.<\/p>\n Compact SUV\u2019s have never been as popular as they are today \u2013 so despite being masters of luxury and motorsport vehicles; BMW needed something small and special to make an impact on this growing market.<\/p>\n This is exactly what they\u2019ve delivered with the X1. The latest incarnation of the brand\u2019s small sports utility vehicle is endlessly practical and built on a chassis that delivers secure and positive handling \u2013 ideal for keeping your family safe and comfortable – whether you’re looking for a winter, summer, or all-season tyre.<\/p>\n It goes without saying that tyres play an important part in comfort, practicality, and ride-quality though \u2013 so Bridgestone have stepped up with the\u00a0TURANZA T001 RFT<\/strong>. Available in various sizes, the TURANZA T001 balances quiet and comfortable daily driving with the surefootedness you\u2019d expect when you push the X1 a little harder.<\/p>\n Over 30% of BMW\u2019s latest worldwide sales are represented by their \u2018X\u2019 SUV range \u2013 and there are few more versatile than the X3 – the SUV version of BMW’s ever-popular 3 Series. Much like the BMW 3 Series, the BMW X3 is seen as a perfect balance of practicality and performance; combining a spacious cabin with a series of powerful engines – and it’s proving popular with customers here in Australia.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the market for a BMW X3, you can choose petrol and diesel engines that range from a modest-but-capable 181bhp \u2013 right the way up to a turbocharged 3-litre BMW powerplant originally found in the BMW X5 – that\u2019s capable of delivering 355bhp.<\/p>\n This represents a tall-order for any tyre manufacturer; the BMW X3 needs a type of original equipment tyre that\u2019s comfortable enough to make the mid-size SUV a practical family car \u2013 yet firm enough to deliver the handling needed for the more-powerful outputs in any season and under any conditions. The new\u00a0ALENZA 001 RFT<\/strong>\u00a0delivers exactly that; outstanding road-holding – even in winter – with no compromise on noise or ride-quality.<\/p>\n Since 1977, the BMW 7 Series has been the firm\u2019s flagship model in Australia \u2013 always equipped with the very highest levels of craftsmanship and technology. Whether you\u2019re a driver or you\u2019re being driven, the latest 7 Series is the absolute peak of comfort and capability you can expect from a vehicle.<\/p>\n With engines that range from a very capable 230bhp turbo-diesel unit up to a truly supercar-rivalling 602bhp V12 twin-turbo; the BMW 7 Series’ wheels demand a quiet and comfortable tyre that\u2019s still capable of getting all that power onto the road – through summer and winter.<\/p>\nThe BMW Star Mark<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBMW I3 \u2013 BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA EP500<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBMW I8 \u2013 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S001<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBMW X1 \u2013 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T001 RFT (RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBMW X3 \u2013 BRIDGESTONE ALENZA 001 RFT<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nBMW 7 SERIES \u2013 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S001 RFT (RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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