The Bridgestone RE040 is a potent ultra-high-performance tire designed to enhance sports coupes and sports cars' steering, accelerating, and braking capabilities. The outside of the tire features a high grip tread compound molded into a subtly directional tread design, with a 10/32'' tread depth and a 140 AA treadwear that combines durability and performance. On the inner side, the Bridgestone RE040 features twin steel belts with spiral-wrapped nylon to stabilize the tread area. This configuration is the key to the tire's remarkable handling capabilities and top performance at high speed and one of the reasons for the pleasant driving experience it provides. As a high-end performance tire model, the Bridgestone RE040 delivers excellent traction, with responsive and accurate road handling under any condition.
The Bridgestone RE040 fits on most of the biggest and most famous car sports cars worldwide, including the BMW 3-Series, Toyota, and Nissan, to name a few. It became a top choice for experts in the motorsports world, coming in sizes from 15 to 19-inches. Its internal construction features a continuous center rib and long rectangular tread blocks, enhancing responsive handling, speed, and traction over dry roads. The circumferential and lateral tread grooves pump the water from under the tire's footprint, minimizing the risk of hydroplaning and improving wet traction. Its compound guarantees excellent response, control, handling, and speed over its competitors.