Ferrari has selected Bridgestone for the optional Run-Flat tyres fitted to its Portofino convertible sports car.

Potenza S007 Run-Flat tyres will be supplied to the Ferrari plant in Maranello in size 245/35ZRF20 (91Y) and 285/35ZRF20 (100Y) for buyers who want the run-flats. Bridgestone designed its UHP Potenza S007 Run-Flat tyre to cope with the high performance of the Ferrari, its acceleration, braking and cornering which can generate high G loadings. The tyre has an asymmetric pattern design with wide outside shoulders featuring extra-stiff blocks to give more precise response to steering inputs by the driver as well as grip on dry surfaces. Wide circumferential grooves help channel water to maintain wet traction and Bridgestone’s Run-Flat Technology lets the driver do 50 mph for up to 50 miles after a puncture. Christophe De Valroger, Vice President, Original Equipment, Bridgestone EMEA, said: “The perfect combination of sportiness and on-board comfort of the Ferrari Portofino throws up serious challenges for tyre producers. Bridgestone is thrilled to supply new generation Run-Flat tyres developed, tested and produced in Japan for this exceptional convertible car.” Bridgestone has developed tyres for Ferrari and supplied original equipment to Maranello production cars since the Ferrari 348 in 1990. Potenza S007 is already the optional factory fitment for the 8-cylinder 488 GTB and Spider sports cars. Bridgestone supplied Potenza F1 racing tyres to the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team between 1999 and 2010. In those years Ferrari won the eight Formula One World Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships.