The first Bridgestone tire rolled forward on April 9, 1930 though at the time there was no Bridgestone name. However, less than a year later founder Shojiro Ishibashi established the Bridgestone Tire Co. taking the name from Ishibashi which means "stone bridge" in Japanese. As with many Japanese manufacturing companies, World War II decimated the industry forcing businesses to make tough decisions so after the war, Bridgestone focused on building motorcycles while receiving most of its income supplying tires to rival motorcycle makers. Bridgestone motorcycles sputtered a short while later but the outlook brightened in 1951 when Bridgestone became the first company in Japan to sell rayon cord tires. Production facilities modernized and in 1959 Bridgestone sold nylon tires. The company expanded to the United States in 1967 and in 1988 Bridgestone bought Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
Today, Bridgestone runs neck-and-neck with Michelin as the largest tire manufacturer in the world. Bridgestone's innovative technology provides tires with unsurpassed grip, balance and cornering ability. MotoSport offers a wide selection of front and rear Bridgestone motorcycle tires. We have the size you need and we stock all of the highly acclaimed Battlax series and more. Unlike cars, motorcycle tires are not interchangeable therefore we make it easy for you to buy the correct front and rear Bridgestone motorcycle tires for your bike. MotoSport makes it easy to find the size you need too.
If you need help call or want some advice on buying your next set of Bridgestone motorcycle tires give a gearhead a call at 1-888-676-8853. Also, check out our Sportbike and Motorcycle Tire Buying Guide for additional information.
