Bridgestone Tyres in Palmerston North
Phone:+64 6357 2129
Tyres Brands: Bridgestone & Firestone
Address: 328-332 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North City
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00, Saturday: 9:00-12:00, Sunday: Close.
Bridgestone is a Japanese tyre manufacture company, founded 1931 in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. In 1988, acquired The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company and is one of the biggest tyre companies in the world, with 181 production facilities in 24 countries.
Today the Bridgestone Corporation is the world’s leading tyre manufacturer, supplying quality tyres for cars, trucks, buses, construction and mining vehicles, industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, aircraft, motorcycles and others.
In New Zealand, Bridgestone is the only tyre manufacturer. The Papanui plant provides a significant community contribution as one of the biggest employers in the Christchurch area. The factory opened in 1947 and produced the first tyre to be made in New Zealand.
Bridgestone Dueler, Potenza, Ecopia, Turanza and Blizzak are synonymous of high quality, trust and comfort.
▷ Bridgestone Dueler: it is a tyre designed for the four seasons of the year and also helps to consume little fuel.
▷ Bridgestone Potenza: these tyres are designed for sports cars because they provide excellent grip, both on dry and wet surfaces, providing excellent response and handling.
▷ Bridgestone Ecopia: is the most environmentally friendly tyre produced by Bridgestone, because it is built with materials that generate less environmental impact. Also is designed for traction and comfort for all four seasons.
▷ Bridgestone Turanza: these tires help absorb noise delivering a smooth and reliable ride. Like its brother Potenza, it is also excellent on dry and wet floors.
▷ Bridgestone Blizzark: this model is designed for snow and ice, delivering the best performance in the winter season.
Palmerton North is located on the banks of the Manawatu River, is the largest city in the Manawatu-Wanganui region with an estimated population of 85,000. The urban area is built around “The Square”, a beautiful park popular with locals as a meeting place and also has its tourist attraction in its original stores that were restored and now function as cafes and boutique restaurants.
Palmerston North is one of the largest provincial cities in New Zealand and has an attractive historic center. Many of the original stores, built in the 1920s and 1930s, were restored and today function as boutiques (opens in new window), cafes and restaurants (opens in new window).
We also recommend including the rose gardens and museums (opens in new window) in your tour, in particular the Dugald McKenzie Rose Center and the Te Manawa Gallery and Museum Complex (opens in new window).
For sports enthusiasts, the rugby museum (opens in new window) is a must-see. Palmerston North is famous for its interesting dramatic productions. Check the billboard at local theaters. If you want to see a majestic landscape, take a walk through Manawatu Gorge.