Bridgestone Supplies Tires for 2019 Jeep® Cherokee
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced tires from its Bridgestone and Firestone tire portfolios are specified as original equipment on the new 2019 Jeep® Cherokee.
"We are pleased to have tires from both of our industry-leading brands selected as original equipment on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee," said Shannon Quinn, president, original equipment, U.S. and Canada Consumer Tire Sales, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. "Tires play an important role in vehicle performance, and we have designed our offerings to match the capability and versatility of this newly designed, premium SUV."
The Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus tire is offered as standard equipment on 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland models in size P235/50R19. Designed to provide the smooth, quiet highway ride that Jeep Cherokee drivers appreciate, the Dueler H/L Alenza Plus tire delivers great handling and trusted all season traction.
The Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Latitude Plus models feature durable Firestone Destination LE2 tires in sizes 225/65R17 and 225/60R17. The Firestone Destination LE2 tire is a dependable tire engineered to keep up with the adventures of any Jeep Cherokee owner without sacrificing comfort.
In addition, the Firestone Destination A/T tire offers the classic styling of white lettering as standard equipment on 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk models in size P245/65R17. An all-terrain tire, the Destination A/T tire is engineered to provide a perfect combination of on-road handling and off-road durability.
For more information about the Bridgestone Dueler tire line, visit bridgestonetire.com/tire-brand/dueler. For information about the Firestone Destination tire line visit firestonetire.com/brands/destination.
About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials and industrial fibers and textiles. The BSAM family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its One Team, One Planet message, the company is dedicated to achieving a positive environmental impact in all of the communities it calls home.
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