4x4 and SUV Tyre Product Guide Contents

Why ?...... 2 Choose your terrain...... 4 Bridgestone Dueler M/ T 674...... 6 A/T 697...... 8 H/P Sport...... 10

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Bridgestone Ecopia EP850...... 16

Firestone Destination LE-02...... 18 A/T...... 19

Tyre maintenance...... 20 Metric tyre sizes...... 22 Imperial tyre sizes...... 23 Load index and speed symbol...... 24 Run-Flat Technology...... 25 Introducing ologic...... 26 Corporate social responsibility...... 27 Your life is riding on this CommitmentYour li feto the is environmentriding on...... this 28 When you’re driving there’s only the equivalent of When you’re driving there’s only the equivalent of one handprint of tread connecting each of your one handprint of tread connecting each of your tyres to the road. tyres to the road. Think about that, your family, your lives, all literally Think about that, your family, your lives, all literally riding on that single palm print. riding on that single palm print. So when it comes to choosing tyres for your , So when it comes to choosing tyres for your car, put yourself in safe hands. put yourself in safe hands. bridgestone.com.au/safehands/ bridgestone.com.au/safehands/

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Put yourself in safe hands Put yourself in safe hands Did you know there’s the equivalent of only one handprint of tread Did you know there’s the equivalent of only one handprint of tread connecting each of your tyres to the road? That’s just four areas of connecting each of your tyres to the road? That’s just four areas of tread the size of your hand controlling thousands of kilograms of tread the size of your hand controlling thousands of kilograms of Bridgemachinerstony etravelling invests more at grea thant speed in all kinds ofconditions. Bridgemachinerstony etravelling invests more at grea thant speed in all kinds ofconditions. Think about that. The lives of you, your family and friends, everyone Think about that. The lives of you, your family and friends, everyone $8you care00 about areMillion literally riding on just fourhandprints. $8you care00 about areMillion literally riding on just fourhandprints. inSafe researchty is eve anrytd hingdevelopment inSafe researchty is eve anrytd hingdevelopment everIt’s eay syyear to lose sight of the simple truth that tyres are one of the everIt’s eay syyear to lose sight of the simple truth that tyres are one of the most critical safety features of any car, but at Bridgestone, your most critical safety features of any car, but at Bridgestone, your safety sits at the heart of everything we do. safety sits at the heart of everything we do. Each year we invest more than $800 million in the research and Each year we invest more than $800 million in the research and development of our tyres. With thousands ofBridge hoursst ofon tee sttyingres and are development of our tyres. With thousands ofBridge hoursst ofon tee sttyingres and are refi ning these tyres using cutting edge technolotestedgy ,at wecontinue to refi ning these tyres using cutting edge technolotestedgy ,at wecontinue to surpass global safety standards. surpass global safety standards. Our commitment 10 Our commitment 10 We go to such great lengths because of our Provingcommitment Ground to your s We go to such great lengths because of our Provingcommitment Ground to your s safety. When it comes to protecting you on inth e8 roadcountrie, all ofs the safety. When it comes to protecting you on inth e8 roadcountrie, all ofs the research and development we undertake is to ensure that you’re in research and development we undertake is to ensure that you’re in the safest hands possible. the safest hands possible. So, whether it’s high performance technology, durability or So, whether it’s high performance technology, durability or all-round comfort, there’s a Bridgestone tyre to keep you safe all-round comfort, there’s a Bridgestone tyre to keep you safe wherever you’re going. wherever you’re going. It’s no wonder that Bridgestone is the world’s number one It’s no wonder that Bridgestone is the world’s number one tyrebrand. At just one of these tyrebrand. At just one of these proving grounds proving grounds 10,000 10,000 Bridgestone Bridgestone tyres are tested tyres are tested every month every month

on more than on more than 200 200 Bridgestone is the Bridgestone is the different types different types of of cars No1. No1. tyre brand in Australia tyre brand in Australia and the world and the world

2 2 Choose your terrain

Whether you’re going off-road on a rugged outback track or looking for performance on the highway, there’s a Bridgestone or Firestone 4x4 or SUV tyre to suit your terrain.

Mud terrain - M/T 1 Come out on top with the traction, stability and toughness you need.

All terrain - A/T 2 Take it on-road or off-road with legendary performance and durability.

Highway terrain - H/T (Ecopia EP850) 3 Enjoy the freedom of the open road with a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Highway performance - H/P 4 Delivers superior on road grip and handling combined with low noise. Whether you’re tackling the harshest 4WD terrain or hitting the highway in a luxury SUV, there’s a hard working 1 Dueler tyre for you.

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4 Revolutionary new 3D technology Bridgestone Dueler M/T 674 Created using revolutionary new 3D technology, the M/T 674 takes off road performance and durability to a whole new level. The Dueler M/T 674 tyre been designed to meet the hardcore demands of off road driving, even through 3D grooves heavy mud. Cut through mud for advanced traction and performance Incorporating revolutionary 3D technology to offer superior durability and off road performance, it provides 3D buttress maximum traction and control. Step-&-slope design for improved control and stability in mud

Tyre features and driver benefits 3D shoulder lugs For enhanced durability, greater traction and superior handling 1 Aggressive tread design featuring 3D grooves Cuts through mud and self-cleans the tyre as you drive delivering unprecedented levels of traction and control in heavy mud.

2 Innovative tread design Centre wear has been dramatically reduced, delivering extended tyre life M/T 674 has an improved footprint shape

3 Reinforced upper sidewall The Dueler M/T 674 has been designed to wear Light casing construction and chip and cut‑resistant more evenly which maintains the ability of the rubber compound provide superior durability. tyre to provide maximum off-road traction over its life-span. Dueler M/T 673 Bridgestone testing has shown that not only has the Dueler M/T 674 got better traction than its predecessor when new, it has vastly greater traction than its predecessor at 50% worn condition, so its traction capabilities last a lot longer. Dueler M/T 674

1 M/T 674 outperforms its predecessor

2 Dueler M/T 674 delivers all round better performance than its predecessor - Dueler M/T 673. On road Off road 3

Driving On road Centre wear Mud Off road Off road comfort stability durability traction stability handling

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6 7 A/T 697 outperforms its predecessor Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697 Compared to 694, Dueler A/T 697 shows improvements in handling stability, durability, wear life, cut chip resistance and quietness, making it an outstanding all-terrain tyre. The ultimate 4WD all terrain tyre, designed and tested to withstand Australia’s harshest outback conditions. Superior wear life on and off road, and better resistance to cutting and chipping make it the number one choice for all terrain adventuring. Low Stability Durability Wear Cut chip noise life resistance Tyre features and driver benefits Dueler A/T 697 Dueler A/T 694 1 Larger mass tread blocks Improved wear life and cut chip resistance A/T 697 puncture test outperforms competitors 2 Less shoulder sipes Reduced irregular wear Extensive testing on the A/T 697 tyres has shown that compared to other popular brands the Dueler A/T 697 had the deepest distance 3 Redesigned tread pattern of penetration when undergoing puncture testing. Improved wear life That means it takes more to puncture these tyres than many other all terrain tyres on the market*. 4 Light truck construction in most sizes Increased puncture resistance Bridgestone Dueler A/T 697

5 Optimised shoulder block shapes Competitor tyre A Reduced irregular wear Competitor tyre B 6 Dual compound tread Improved heat durability 0 200 400 600 800 1000

7 Aggressive tread pattern Plunger energy (J) Superior off road traction

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7 *Testing was conducted as per the Tyre Strength (Breaking Energy) Test as specified in FMVSS119 (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 119) where a cylindrical steel plunger with a hemispherical end and a diameter of 19mm is forced perpendicularly into the tread. Tyre size was LT265/75R16 mounted to a 7.5J rim and inflated to 550 kPa.

8 9 H/P Sport has consistent improvements where it matters Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport Compared to a European brand tyre, Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport shows improvments to wet and dry handling and wet stopping.

The Dueler H/P Sport is designed to give luxury SUVs the driving characteristics of a high performance vehicle. Developed as original equipment for many of today’s leading vehicle brands, the tyre delivers excellent handling, steering and in-car comfort. Dry handling Wet handling Ride comfort

Tyre features and driver benefits Dueler H/P Sport European brand

1 Advanced tread pattern design Outstanding steering response and a smoother, quieter ride Features Potenza performance technology The Dueler H/P Sport tread pattern is based on the pattern design 2 Jointless cap ply Improved uniformity and high speed stability of the Bridgestone Potenza RE050 and RE050A. It provides all the characteristics of a Potenza tyre including excellent stability, grip 3 Silica tread compound and handling performance. Consistent handling on wet roads To maximise performance most 19" and above tyres are of asymmetrical design taken from the RE050A. 4 Wide shoulder blocks Exceptional cornering power and grip Superior wet braking performance

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10 11 Original equipment patterns (OE)

H/T 684 I, II and III Ecopia H/L 400 Bridgestone’s 4x4 tyre features a modern tread pattern for excellent The Dueler H/L 400 OE is a highway tyre for luxury SUVs and 4x4s, handling stability and a quieter, smoother, more comfortable combining performance with a quiet, comfortable ride. highway ride. Original equipment fitments on CX-7, Mazda CX-9 and Original equipment fitments on Ford , Mazda BT-50, Toyota Kluger. Mistubishi Outlander and Volkswagen Amarok. H/L 33 H/T 687 The Dueler H/L 33 is a premium highway tyre fitted as original Designed as a premium highway tyre for SUVs and 4x4s, the Dueler equipment on selected luxury SUVs. For highway and city driving, H/T 687 delivers sedan-like comfort plus superior performance in it offers a quiet and comfortable ride without compromising on wet and dry conditions. performance. Original equipment fitments on X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 and Original equipment fitments on NX and RX Range. Grand Vitara. A/T 693 H/T 689 Designed to meet the demands of high performance 4x4s, this Designed for highway use, the Dueler H/T 689 offers superior grip all terrain tyre offers excellent performance off road without and handling on both wet and dry surfaces. The tyre’s rounded compromising on highway comfort or handling. casing profile delivers an extremely smooth ride with low tyre noise Original equipment fitments on Colorado, D-MAX and – making for an ultimately comfortable drive. Nissan Patrol. Original equipment fitments on Triton, Holden Colorado and Isuzu D-MAX. H/T 840 Designed as a premium highway tyre for SUVs and 4x4s that require maximum ride quality and road holding. It delivers superior dry and wet road performance without sacrificing ride comfort. Original equipment fitments on Toyota Hilux, and Mitsubishi Pajero. H/T 470 The Dueler H/T 470 is a premium highway tyre designed as original equipment for ’s luxury SUVs. It offers a superior, more comfortable ride and exceptional handling in wet and dry conditions Original equipment fitment on the Honda CR-V.

H/T 687 H/T 840 H/L 33 H/T 684 H/L 400 H/T 689 H/T 470 A/T 693

12 13 Ecopia tyres are engineered with less rolling resistance, making any vehicle more fuel-efficient. EP850 is the ideal SUV tyre for city and highway driving Bridgestone Ecopia EP850 Ecopia EP850 is superior to Dueler D683 in all key performance characteristics with the additional benefit of lower rolling resistance technology. The EP850 is a tyre that truly reflects Bridgestone’s advanced technology and commitment to innovation. The ideal SUV and 4x4 tyre for city and highway driving, it offers superior ride comfort, handling and wear life plus Ecopia fuel saving technology.

Tyre features and driver benefits Wear Pattern Ride Dry Wet Dry Wet RRC life noise comfort handling handling braking braking 1 Lower rolling resistance Improved fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions Ecopia EP850 Dueler H/L 683

2 3D tread grooves Superior grip and responsive handling EP850 has superior wet braking performance

3 Combination of short and narrow grooves Reduce tread pattern noise Bridgestone Ecopia EP850 4 Optimally distributed edges Minimise tread wear Conventional tyre

5 High angle lug blocks Improve braking performance 92 94 96 98 100 102 Wet stopping distance* (metres)

EP850 utilises cutting edge technology The Ecopia EP850 has an advanced tyre compound which results in almost 20% less rolling resistance# and improved fuel efficiency by up to 3.6%^. Friction between carbon molecules in a conventional tyre generates heat and leads to energy loss. The EP850 has polymer and carbon 1 molecules that fuse together in an optimal arrangement to minimise energy loss from heat.

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*Test conditions: vehicle - Honda CR-V; tyre used - Dueler H/L 683 (225/65R17); rim - 6.5x17; pressure - 210kPa. #Compared with Dueler D683. ^Product independently tested in accordance with ADR 81/02 on 2012 Mitsubishi Challenger fitted with tyre size 245/70R16 111H. Actual fuel consumption

and CO2 emissions depend on factors such as traffic conditions, vehicle condition and driving style. Ecopia tyre comparison performed against conventional tyres.

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The successor to the popular Destination LE-01, the The Firestone Destination A/T is an all terrain tyre for SUVs Destination LE-02 features improved handling and braking and light that’s suited to Australian conditions. in the dry plus longer wear life. From main roads to rugged tracks, it offers excellent grip, This well balanced highway tyre for SUVs and 4x4s, stability and ride comfort in wet and dry conditions. provides good ride comfort and lower rolling resistance to improve fuel efficiency at no compromise to wet handling Tyre features and driver benefits or braking. 1 Open aggressive tread block Superior grip and handling on muddy roads Tyre features and driver benefits 2 Computer generated tread design 1 Centre cross sipe Reduce irregular tread wear Improves wear life

2 Centre narrow groove Improved handling performance and stability, plus better traction in wet conditions

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18 19 Tyre maintenanceTyre maintenance

It’s easy to forget that tyres are a critical safety feature Check the age of your tyres of any car. However, at Bridgestone, your safety sits at Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule to determining the age at which you should remove your tyres from service. Bridgestone the heart of everything we do. That’s why we believe it’s give a 5-year warranty from date of manufacture. You can check the important for you to know how to look after your tyres. age of your tyres by looking at the Tyre Identifi cation Number (TIN). The last four digits indicate the week and year of manufacture: for Correctly infl ate your tyres example, a tyre with TIN ‘XXX1214’ was manufactured in the 12th Under or over-infl ating your tyres is dangerous and can lead to week of 2014. excessive tread wear. Look for the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure on the tyre placard usually located on the driver’s side Rotate your tyres regularly door pillar, fuel fl ap, glove compartment or engine bay. Or have a Rotating your tyres is vital for safe tread wear and maximum tyre Bridgestone tyre specialist infl ate your tyres for you. life. Your tyres can wear differently depending on their position on  Check your tyres weekly. your car and because of vehicle loading or suspension and steering set up. Rotating your tyres give a more even wear pattern and  Check pressures when your tyres are cold. prolong tyre life.  Use an accurate tyre pressure gauge.  Rotate your tyres every 5,000 - 8,000 kilometres, or according to  For heavy loads or sustained high-speed driving, increase the your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. pressure according to your vehicle’s recommendations. How tyre irregular wear occurs Maintain safe tread depth Most new tyres start out with 8-9mm of tread. When this wears, your tyre’s ability to disperse water reduces. When the tread is less than 2mm, replace your tyre as soon as possible as it’s likely to be unsafe.  Regularly check your tread indicators, which will show as lines across the tread when it’s 1.6mm*. Irregular shoulder wear Shoulder wear Centre wear (unbalanced/misaligned) (under-infl ation) (over-infl ation)

Get a professional wheel alignment regularly Correctly aligned wheels are essential for safe handling and braking – and they can help to reduce fatigue when you’re driving. You’ll also avoid excessive or irregular tyre wear.  Get a wheel alignment every six months or 10,000 kilometres. Safe tread depth maintains your driving control, grips the road, disperses water and keeps you safe. A worn tyre increases your braking time in the wet and the chance of you losing control.

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Ined 20 13, 45 teams from 26 countries toforok so palarrt ca – ran radci thnge race continues to attract the brightest minds tofookr so palarrt ca – ran radci thnge race continues to attract the brightest minds from universities, corporations and even high schools. from universities, corporations and even high schools. Tread rubber Tread rubber AcBridgehievemenstone’st ofsponso both rsreduhip ceof dthis race fi ts neatly with our company BridgeAchievemenstone’st ofsponso both rsreduhip ceof dthis race fi ts neatly with our company ethos.rolling Weresis’reta concnse antantlyd im lookinprovedg to minimise the environmental ethos.rolling Weresis’reta concnse antantlyd im lookinprovedg to minimise the environmental impawet-grctip of pe ourfrormanc producets throug and ouhr the ma nufacturing processes. We impawet-grctip of pe ourfrormanc producets throug and ouhr the ma nufacturing processes. We beuselieve of Nano it’s ou Prro- responsibiliTech techntyolo togy help ensure a healthy environment beuselieve of Nano it’s ou Prro- responsibiliTech techntyolo togy help ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. for current and future generations. To fi nd out more, visit worldsolarchallenge.org To fi nd out more, visit worldsolarchallenge.org Ologic for BMW i3 Ologic for BMW i3 Further progression has resulted in the incorporation of the Further progression has resulted in the incorporation of the ologic technology into Bridgestone’s Ecopia EP500 tyres. ologic technology into Bridgestone’s Ecopia EP500 tyres. Specifi callydesigned for the BMW i3 electric Specifi callydesigned for the BMW i3 , the EP500 is a positive indicator of vehicle, the EP500 is a positive indicator of progressive technology within the tyre industry. progressive technology within the tyre industry.

26 27 Commitment to the environment Commitment to the environment

At Bridgestone, we believe it’s our responsibility to help At Bridgestone, we believe it’s our responsibility to help ensure a healthy environment for current and future ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations. So, we’re constantly looking to minimise generations. So, we’re constantly looking to minimise the environmental impact of our products and our the environmental impact of our products and our processes. manufacturing processes.

Ecopia tyres Ecopia tyres In Australia over the last decade, we have invested millions of In Australia over the last decade, we have invested millions of dollars to achieve this. This includes taking steps to control dust and dollars to achieve this. This includes taking steps to control dust and emissions and reduce noise in our factory; monitoring water usage emissions and reduce noise in our factory; monitoring water usage and recycling water; and developing our fuel-saving, low rolling and recycling water; and developing our fuel-saving, low rolling resistance Ecopia tyres. resistance Ecopia tyres. Ecopia tyres have been independently shown to reduce fuel Ecopia tyres have been independently shown to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. consumption and CO2 emissions.

Ecopia tyre markings Ecopia tyre markings The symbols below can be found on tyre sidewalls and denote The symbols below can be found on tyre sidewalls and denote Ecopia compound has been used in construction. Ecopia compound has been used in construction.

Ecopia product offering maximum low Ecopia product offering maximum low rolling resistance and fuel saving benefi ts. rolling resistance and fuel saving benefi ts.

Product contains Ecopia compound Product contains Ecopia compound offering some low rolling resistance and offering some low rolling resistance and fuel saving benefi ts. fuel saving benefi ts.

Reduce, reuse, recycle Reduce, reuse, recycle Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Service Centres use accredited Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Service Centres use accredited Australian Tyre Recycling Association members to collect and Australian Tyre Recycling Association members to collect and recycle old tyres. Their Code of Conduct compels them to store recycle old tyres. Their Code of Conduct compels them to store and dispose of waste tyres in a way that’s ethical, environmentally and dispose of waste tyres in a way that’s ethical, environmentally friendly and authorised by the EPA. friendly and authorised by the EPA. This recycling program diverts tyres from landfi ll or shipment This recycling program diverts tyres from landfi ll or shipment overseas where they are burned as fuel, instead creating rubber overseas where they are burned as fuel, instead creating rubber crumb that is used in everything from playground and road surfaces crumb that is used in everything from playground and road surfaces to tile adhesives and compound for new tyres. to tile adhesives and compound for new tyres. By recycling 100% of our waste tyres we reduce our carbon By recycling 100% of our waste tyres we reduce our carbon footprint by over 60%. footprint by over 60%.

Tyre Stewardship Tyre Stewardship Bridgestone has joined the Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) in an Bridgestone has joined the Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) in an effort to help address the disposal of 48 million end-of-life tyres effort to help address the disposal of 48 million end-of-life tyres created in Australia every year. In 2009-10, only 16 per cent of created in Australia every year. In 2009-10, only 16 per cent of end-of-life tyres in Australia were recycled*. The immediate aim end-of-life tyres in Australia were recycled*. The immediate aim of the Tyre Stewardship Scheme, administered by the TSA, is to of the Tyre Stewardship Scheme, administered by the TSA, is to increase the recycling rate to 50 per cent over fi ve years. increase the recycling rate to 50 per cent over fi ve years. As a participant in the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, As a participant in the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, Bridgestone recognises sustainable end-of-life tyre management Bridgestone recognises sustainable end-of-life tyre management and aims to reassure our customers that they’re buying tyres from a and aims to reassure our customers that they’re buying tyres from a retailer committed to responsible practices. The scheme underlines retailer committed to responsible practices. The scheme underlines Bridgestone’s continued global commitment to the environment. Bridgestone’s continued global commitment to the environment.

*‘Study in to domestic and international fate of end of life tyres - Final Report’, 2012, COAG Standing *‘Study in to domestic and international fate of end of life tyres - Final Report’, 2012, COAG Standing Council on Environment and Water. Council on Environment and Water.

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