Bridgestone renews its partnership with Lamborghini, developing the first All-Terrain Run-Flat tire for the Supercar Huracán Sterrato
Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tire partner for the new car Lamborghini Huracan off-roadwith equipment All-Terrain for the first super sports car in the world equipped with V10 engine and all-wheel drive.
Designed specifically for the unique engineering requirements of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, the new tyre Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 offers drivers maximum performance on and off-road. The polymers, design and technologies of the tire have been developed to improve the all-terrain capabilities of the Huracán Sterrato and maximize the thrill and enjoyment of driving on asphalt and off-road at the wheel of this Supercar.
The tires are a custom-developed exclusive for the Huracán Sterrato and, just like the Supercar, offer several unique features. Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 is the world’s first high-end tire for Supercars equipped with Run-Flat (RFT), which allows motorists to continue driving safely even after a puncture, for up to 80 km at the speed of 80 km/h with a press of 0 bar.
Bridgestone: Incredible performance on any terrain
The exclusive Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 has been designed to provide top-level performance wherever the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato goes, regardless of the terrain. In this way, the innovative tire delivers fun and ease of driving in all conditions, in line with the DNA of the Huracán Sterrato.
Developed at the Technical Center (TCE) di Castel Romanoat the gates of Romaand produced at the company’s European plants, featuring a new compound designed to optimize road holding, a specific shoulder to offer greater grip on gravel and mud. Furthermore, the tread pattern has been optimized to ensure better handling and high-speed performance without compromising off-road grip.
Comment by Steven DeBock
Steven DeBock, Vice President Consumer Replacement and OE of Bridgestone EMIA, commented:
Thanks to the Dueler All-Terrain AT002, Bridgestone has created a bespoke tire that integrates perfectly with the supercar concept of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato. We have created a tire that is capable of handling high speeds on and off road, providing high speed stability, coupled with the ability to handle the challenges of off-road driving in mud, gravel and rough terrain.
The new Dueler All-Terrain AT002 tires are available in two sizes: 235/40 ZR19 (96Y) XL RFT for the front wheels e 285/40 ZR19 (107Y) XL RFT for the rear ones. The winter replacement for the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato will be available with Bridgestone Blizzak LM005in the measures 235/40 R19 96Y XL e 285/40 R19 107Y XL.
Bridgestone’s partnership with Lamborghini is part of the company’s vision to create value for its customers and society, aiming to become a sustainable solutions company. At the heart of this vision is the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, a global corporate commitment that clearly defines the value the company is committed to providing to the community and to future generations.
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