BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION TO SUPPLY TURANZAT ER30 TIRE FOR PORSCHE CAYENNE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (May 28, 2003) - Bridgestone Turanza(tm) ER30 N-0 extra load tire in size 255/55R18 109Y will be supplied as original equipment for the new Porsche Cayenne sport utility/crossover vehicle.  
		"It is very gratifying to be named an original equipment supplier for this exciting new vehicle," said Michael Martini, vice president, North American Consumer Tire Original Equipment Sales, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC.  "Our engineers have worked very closely with Porsche to secure this fitment, and we've been the main supplier since the start of production on the Cayenne."
		Bridgestone has been an original equipment supplier to Porsche for more than 20 years, Martini added, noting that the company also provides tires for the Porsche 911 and Boxster.
		The Bridgestone Turanza ER30, which is manufactured in Japan by Bridgestone Corporation, is a touring tire that delivers high performance tire characteristics without sacrificing ride comfort.  
		Designed with a two-ply rayon body, two nylon cap plies and two steel belts, the tire offers optimized dry handling and wet traction.  It also features a UTQG rating of 140 for treadwear, and an "A" for both traction and temperature. 	
		The new Cayenne, which is manufactured in Germany, offers the best Porsche performance characteristics combined with a luxurious interior that is roomy enough for five passengers and a large amount of cargo.  With both on- and off-road capabilities, the Cayenne can satisfy the needs of the driving enthusiast as well as the everyday requirements of an active and varied lifestyle.  The vehicle is offered in two models: the Cayenne Turbo for the ultimate in Porsche performance, and the Cayenne S for ultimate versatility.
Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC, is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company.  BFNT develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires.  The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.