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Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 launched in Malaysia – 46 sizes available, priced from RM351

Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd today officially launched its latest high-performance tire, the Potenza Adrenalin RE005 for the local market.

Michael Chung, Managing Director of Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, stated, “The Potenza Adrenalin RE005 reflects our commitment to offering exhilarating performance that meets the high expectations of today’s drivers.”

“Developed with Bridgestone’s motorsport DNA, this tire is designed to provide confident control, responsive handling, and a driving experience perfectly suited for Malaysia’s roads and weather conditions,” he added.

The tire is available in 46 different sizes, catering to rim diameters ranging from 15 to 20 inches. Retail prices range from RM351 to RM1,543.

Continuing the RE004 Legacy

 

 

As the fifth generation in the series, the RE005 builds upon the successful legacy of its predecessor, the Adrenalin RE004.

Key technical enhancements include an 8 percent improvement in dry grip and a 10 percent increase in wet grip, resulting in more consistent performance across various driving environments.

The tire features a wide block design that helps distribute pressure evenly, ensuring firmer traction and more precise control on both dry and wet surfaces.

Additionally, optimized connection blocks and A-shaped grooves contribute to superior stability during high-speed cornering and maneuvering. The inclusion of a wider internal rib design also ensures faster steering response.

Confident Control on Wet Roads

Engineered specifically for rainy conditions, the unique groove design enhances water evacuation capabilities, significantly reducing the risk of hydroplaning.

Furthermore, a new generation rubber compound improves overall grip and responsiveness.

This specialized compound offers enhanced heat resistance to ensure consistent, reliable performance. It also helps reduce rolling resistance, which contributes to better fuel efficiency.

The Multi-Round Block design further optimizes contact pressure on the tire shoulder, maximizing tread life and maintaining performance longevity.

Ready for Diverse Models, Including EVs

The Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 is now available at authorized Bridgestone dealers nationwide.

The range is compatible with a wide variety of vehicles, including standard sedans, high-performance cars, and Electric Vehicles (EVs).

TIPS

How to read tyre codes

Have you ever noticed the letters and numbers written on the side of your car’s tyres?

For your information, these letters and numbers are not randomly placed by the tyre manufacturers. Each of them has a specific meaning that can help you choose the right tyres for your vehicle.

What should you look for when selecting tires?

Besides the brand and the tyre model itself, you need to choose the correct tyre size. Tyres don’t come in Small, Medium, or Large sizes like clothing; instead, you should look for a sequence of numbers and letters that might be written like this:

175/65 R14 82H

It may seem confusing to the uninitiated, but deciphering the code above is not rocket science.

Firstly, the number “175” represents the width of your tyre in millimeters. Therefore, the tyre above has a width of 175 mm.

After the slash, the number you see is the aspect ratio, which tells you how tall your tyre profile is. It’s not in millimeters but as a percentage after dividing a tyre’s height off the rim by its width.

Hence, “65” here means the tyre’s height is 65% of its width.

Next, the letter “R” refers to the construction of the tyre, which is Radial. This is the most common construction for passenger vehicle tyres.

The number after R indicates the size of the rim diameter in inches. This means a tyre with the 195/55 R15 dimension would fit a 15-inch rim.

The next number indicates the load index, the maximum load a single tyre can carry at full inflation. Each number corresponds to a specific load capacity listed in an index. For instance: “85” means the tyre can carry a load of up to 515 kg.

The letter after the load index refers to the tyre’s designed speed capability or in other words, it’s the fastest speed a tyre can handle before its performance is affected. The letter H means thys tyre can reach a speed of 210 km/h.

You can also find out when a tyre was manufactured by looking for a four-digit code usually located near the Department of Transport (DOT) marking.

The first two numbers indicate the week, and the last two numbers are the production year. Therefore, the code “0523” indicates that the tire was manufactured in the 5th week of the year 2023.