Bridgestone becomes the official tire supplier for the GR86 Cup Malaysia Championship

13 Jun 2025·< 1 min read

Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has been announced as the Official Tire Supplier for the one-make GR86 Cup Malaysia Series, which is set to take place at the end of this month.

The GR86 Cup Malaysia Series will be a support race for the AUTOBACS Super GT 2025 round in Malaysia, scheduled for June 26-28 at the PETRONAS International Circuit in Sepang.

All racing vehicles in the GR86 Cup will be fitted with high-performance Potenza RE-71RS tires, sized 225/45R17 94W.

These semi-slick tires are street-legal and have been specially developed to meet the demands for high-performance driving both on and off the track.

Bridgestone’s appointment as the Official Tire Supplier for the GR86 Cup Malaysia Series also serves as recognition of the brand’s long-standing support for the Super GT series since the early 2000s, including during its initial era as the Japan GT Championship (JGTC).

Only 30 units of the GR86 Cup will be imported from Japan, available on a first-come, first-served basis. All units will be built to comply with the regulations of the SP1 category of the Malaysia Championship Series 2025.

Each unit is priced at RM208,315, including sales tax and motorsport AP (Approved Permit).

Below are the specifications of the Toyota GR86 Cup racing vehicle that will be used in the upcoming races:

2.4-liter boxer engine
Power output: 228 hp @ 7,000 rpm, torque: 250 Nm @ 3,700 rpm
Six-speed manual transmission
Full Fujitsubo exhaust system
Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD)
Single-plate Cusco clutch
Transmission cooling system
Advics four-piston front brake calipers, two-piston rear calipers
Two-piece brake rotors: 345 x 30 mm front, 330 x 26 mm rear
KW Racing shock absorbers
TRD suspension bushings
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS 225/45R17 tires
Raxer RP10X 17-inch forged alloy rims
Custom-designed safety cage compliant with “Speed B” and “Speed SA” standards set by JAF
Bride ZETA bucket seat
Six-point safety harness compatible with HANS device
Fire extinguishing system