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July 20, 2018 NASHVILLE, TENN.

Bridgestone Brazil selected as Original Equipment supplier for General Motors

Bridgestone Brazil tire

General Motors (GM) has selected Bridgestone Brazil (BSBR) to equip a range of vehicles with Ecopia tires. Specifically, the Ecopia EP150 185 has been selected to equip the Chevrolet Onix, Cobalt, Prisma and Spin models in the Brazilian and Latin American markets. Additionally, Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 III Ecopia 245 tires have been selected to equip the Chevrolet S10 and Trailblazer SUV.

The Ecopia tire line is designed with materials that minimize rolling resistance, increase energy efficiency and help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, aligning with our refined global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, Our Way to Serve. Ecopia tires give drivers the perfect balance of safety, driveability, durability and mileage.

"Ecopia tires are designed with a high investment in material technology that minimizes rolling resistance and increases energy efficiency without sacrificing tire performance," says Marcos Aoki, Director of Bridgestone Original Equipment Sales.

Chevrolet Models and measurements:

  • Onix and Prisma models: Ecopia EP150 185/65R15 88H
  • Cobalt and Spin vehicles: Ecopia EP150 195/65R15 91H
  • S10 pickup truck: Dueler H/T 684 III Ecopia 245/70R16 111T and 265/60R18 110T 100
  • Trailblazer SUV: Dueler H/T 684I​I Ecopia 265/60R18 110T

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